Name: Campfire Foil Packs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed; 2 onions, diced; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 4 small potatoes, cubed; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Campfire Chicken Foil Packets

Ingredients:

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat, cubed
2 onions, diced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
4 cloves garlic, sliced
4 small potatoes, cubed
cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare all ingredients. Ensure the chicken is cut into small cubes, the vegetables are diced, and the garlic is sliced.

Step 2: Build a campfire and let it burn down until there is a bed of coals. Rake the coals into a flat layer on one side of the fire for even cooking.

Step 3: In a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, combine the cubed chicken, diced onions, sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, garlic, and potatoes.

Step 4: Pour the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture, and toss everything together to ensure it is evenly coated.

Step 5: Divide the mixture evenly into 4 large sheets of aluminum foil. Top each portion with another sheet of foil. Roll up the edges tightly to seal the packets.

Step 6: Double-wrap each packet with another sheet of aluminum foil to ensure the ingredients stay sealed during cooking.

Step 7: Place the foil packets over the preheated coals and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer should read at least 165F (74C) when inserted into the center of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Calories	437
Total Fat	16g
Saturated Fat	2g
Cholesterol	66mg
Sodium	92mg
Total Carbohydrate	44g
Dietary Fiber	7g
Total Sugars	7g
Protein	33g
Vitamin C	154mg
Calcium	75mg
Iron	3mg
Potassium	1441mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Campfire Foil Packs Recipe

Comments

Samantha Gomez

01/05/2024 12:26:10 AM

This recipe takes me back to the summers I spent at camp in the '60s. It's a versatile dish perfect for feeding a crowd or accommodating different schedules. Here are a few tips: I often use leftover veggies from dinner to make foil packs the next night. If I don't have leftovers, I pre-cut a variety of veggies and store them in individual bags for easy assembly. Each person can customize their pack with their favorite ingredients. I recommend placing potatoes at the bottom of the pack for even cooking. Season your pack to your liking with salt, pepper, taco seasoning, chili powder, or any other spice mix you enjoy. Feel free to use chicken, ground pork, beef, or a mix of meats - just crumble it on top of your veggies and place a small ice cube on top to keep it moist. For added flavor, consider drizzling ketchup, steak sauce, taco sauce, or enchilada sauce on top before sealing and cooking the pack. Enjoy the delicious and nostalgic flavors of this simple and customizable meal!

Emma Rodriguez

10/08/2024 04:10:17 AM

Here is the revised review: I swapped chicken for steak and replaced peppers with carrots. I grilled them over the fire for 20 minutes, and they turned out perfectly cooked. The natural beef juices created a flavorful gravy that complemented the dish excellently. These were absolutely delicious, and I will for sure be making them again! Thank you for the recipe.

Pamela Hall

05/29/2025 02:16:39 AM

The cooking time seems accurate when grilling over hot coals. It is essential to remember to flip it over halfway through cooking. Unfortunately, most of the bottom layer of my meal, approximately 75%, was burnt and not edible at all. If I had flipped it, the outcome would have been perfect.

Karen Moore

08/20/2022 01:21:35 AM

I have cooked this dish many times. My husband adores it. I enjoy preparing it with both sweet potatoes and white potatoes. I opt for Italian dressing instead of oil, as it adds more flavor.

Amy Hall

10/31/2023 01:40:53 AM

I adore the straightforwardness of these recipes and the minimal cleanup required. I skip adding butter and don't even grease the foil wrap, yet the hamburger dinners turn out beautifully juicy without any extra oil needed.

Rachel Johnson

08/08/2024 03:04:05 AM

Simple and tasty

Donald Clark

09/22/2023 09:40:04 PM

Excellent recipe for camping meals. We prepared it using whole chicken breasts. There is a lot of room to customize with different seasonings, vegetables, and even types of meat.

Kenneth Scott

07/19/2024 10:45:45 AM

My family absolutely adored this dish! I cooked the steak in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 380 degrees. Don't forget to spray your foil before placing the ingredients to prevent sticking. The two pats of butter really added a delicious touch.