Greek Chicken Veggie Foil Packets (Print Version)

Tender chicken breast combined with fresh vegetables and zesty lemon-oregano flavors baked in foil.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 5.3 oz each)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 red onion, cut into wedges
06 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 3.5 oz pitted Kalamata olives

→ Marinade & Flavors

08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 lemon)
10 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

15 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped
17 - Additional lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F, or preheat grill to medium-high heat.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
03 - Place chicken breasts in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour half of the marinade over chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour for optimal flavor development.
04 - Tear four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each approximately 12 inches by 16 inches.
05 - Divide sliced red and yellow peppers, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and olives evenly among foil sheets, placing them in the center of each sheet.
06 - Place one marinated chicken breast on top of the vegetable mixture on each foil sheet. Drizzle with remaining marinade.
07 - Fold foil edges together to create sealed packets with adequate air circulation inside. Place packets on a baking sheet for oven cooking, or directly on grill grates if grilling.
08 - Bake or grill for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Carefully open foil packets to release steam. Top each packet with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one packet, which means less cleanup and more time with people who matter.
  • The chicken stays impossibly juicy because it steams in its own marinade while the vegetables caramelize just enough.
  • You can prep these hours ahead and bake them whenever hunger strikes, making weeknight dinners feel effortless.
02 -
  • The foil is only as good as its seal, so fold those edges down tightly or the steam escapes and your chicken dries out.
  • Opening the packet is a moment to protect your hands and face because that steam is genuinely hot, so pause and let it settle for a few seconds.
03 -
  • A sprinkle of red pepper flakes in the marinade adds gentle heat that won't overpower the other flavors.
  • Pat your chicken breasts dry before marinating so they absorb the flavors more effectively instead of sitting in surface moisture.
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