Description
Mediterranean Chicken Foil Packet Meals deliver a vibrant, all-in-one dinner packed with tender boneless chicken thighs, baby potatoes, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives, all infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano. Grilled to juicy perfection, these easy-to-prepare foil packets are topped with tangy feta, offer minimal cleanup, and capture Mediterranean flavors in every bite. Perfect for summer grilling or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless
- 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Divide baby potatoes evenly among the foil sheets.
- Top each with a chicken thigh, then add zucchini slices, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle each packet with the olive oil mixture, then add kalamata olives.
- Seal the foil packets tightly, leaving a little room for steam to circulate.
- Grill the packets for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open the packets, avoiding steam, and top each with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
For substitutions, use boneless chicken breasts instead of thighs, swap sweet potatoes for regular potatoes, or substitute goat cheese for feta. Prep packets up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate; grill just before serving. Leftovers keep refrigerated up to 3 days. If vegetables are undercooked, slice thinner or pre-cook for even doneness. Avoid overpacking foil for proper steaming and double-seal packets to prevent leaks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean