Greek Chicken Veggie Packets (Printable)

Juicy chicken and vibrant vegetables wrapped in foil with lemon and oregano for a simple, flavorful meal.

# What You 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 and Seasonings

08 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 teaspoons dried oregano
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 0.5 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

# Directions:

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 black 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 thoroughly. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
04 - Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each measuring approximately 12 inches by 16 inches.
05 - Divide sliced bell peppers, zucchini, onion, tomatoes, and olives evenly among the four foil sheets, placing vegetables in the center of each sheet.
06 - Place one marinated chicken breast on top of each vegetable pile. Drizzle remaining marinade evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
07 - Fold foil edges over chicken and vegetables to create a sealed packet, ensuring no steam escapes. Place packets on a baking sheet for oven cooking or directly on grill grates.
08 - Bake at 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes or grill for the same duration, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
09 - Carefully open foil packets, allowing hot steam to escape. Top each packet with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Minimal cleanup since everything cooks in individual foil packets.
  • High-protein and gluten-free, making it a nutritious choice for the whole family.
  • Bursting with fresh flavors from lemon, garlic, and dried oregano.
  • Versatile cooking options: perfect for the oven or the outdoor grill.
02 -
  • Great for meal prep: packets can be assembled ahead of time and kept in the fridge until you are ready to cook.
  • Be extremely careful when opening the foil packets as the trapped steam will be very hot.
  • Check the labels on your olives to ensure they are gluten-free and not processed in facilities with nuts if you have sensitivities.
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