Dinner Lunch

Grilled Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

SMF Kitchen
@smfchicken

Foil packet cooking is easy and fun on the grill, but can also be done over a campfire or in the oven!

00:15
Prep
00:25
Cook
00:40
Total Time

Ingredients & Directions

Directions

Grilled Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

4
Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or 6-8 boneless skinless thighs)
1 teaspoon
Chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon
Paprika
1/2 teaspoon
Cumin
1/2 teaspoon
Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder
Salt & Pepper to season chicken, to taste
1 can
Black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup
Corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned may be used)
1
Red or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2
Poblano pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 cup
Salsa
1/2 cup
Cheese (taco/fiesta blend suggested, but monterey jack or cheddar will work too) shredded
Pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and lime wedges for garnish
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cut 4 large squares of foil about 10-12" square (double up sheets if your foil is thin to avoid leakage during cooking) and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Mix together chipotle chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. Put 1 piece of chicken on each foil piece (use 2 pieces if cooking boneless, skinless thighs) and season with chili powder mixture on all sides of the chicken.
  5. Divide beans and beans and vegetables equally over the top of the chicken pieces and spoon salsa over veggies.
  6. Fold foil into center and seal all edges together making sure all edges are completely closed together.
  7. Place on the hot grill, veggie side down first and cook for about 10 minutes.
  8. Flip packets to cook chicken side down for another 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken is 165°F.
  9. Remove packets from grill, opening each enough to sprinkle cheese over the top of each packet & place opened foil packets back on grill for a few minutes to melt cheese.
  10. Remove from grill and top with pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and a lime wedge.
  11. Serve with warm tortillas, fresh salsa and guacamole.

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Dinner Lunch

Grilled Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

SMF Kitchen
@smfchicken

Foil packet cooking is easy and fun on the grill, but can also be done over a campfire or in the oven!

Yield: 4

00:15 Prep
00:25 Cook
00:40 Total Time

Ingredients

Directions

Grilled Santa Fe Chicken Foil Packets

4
Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (or 6-8 boneless skinless thighs)
1 teaspoon
Chipotle chili powder
1/2 teaspoon
Paprika
1/2 teaspoon
Cumin
1/2 teaspoon
Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder
Salt & Pepper to season chicken, to taste
1 can
Black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup
Corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned may be used)
1
Red or orange bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2
Poblano pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 cup
Salsa
1/2 cup
Cheese (taco/fiesta blend suggested, but monterey jack or cheddar will work too) shredded
Pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and lime wedges for garnish
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cut 4 large squares of foil about 10-12" square (double up sheets if your foil is thin to avoid leakage during cooking) and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Mix together chipotle chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a small bowl.
  4. Put 1 piece of chicken on each foil piece (use 2 pieces if cooking boneless, skinless thighs) and season with chili powder mixture on all sides of the chicken.
  5. Divide beans and beans and vegetables equally over the top of the chicken pieces and spoon salsa over veggies.
  6. Fold foil into center and seal all edges together making sure all edges are completely closed together.
  7. Place on the hot grill, veggie side down first and cook for about 10 minutes.
  8. Flip packets to cook chicken side down for another 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken is 165°F.
  9. Remove packets from grill, opening each enough to sprinkle cheese over the top of each packet & place opened foil packets back on grill for a few minutes to melt cheese.
  10. Remove from grill and top with pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions and a lime wedge.
  11. Serve with warm tortillas, fresh salsa and guacamole.