Fiesta Lime Chicken and Rice Foil Packs
Fiesta Lime Chicken and Rice Foil Packs deliver a vibrant, flavorful meal wrapped in foil, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of red and green)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare your grill.
- In a bowl, combine chicken breasts with lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cut large squares of aluminum foil.
- Place cooked rice in the center of each square, followed by seasoned chicken pieces and diced bell peppers.
- Whisk together soy sauce and an additional drizzle of olive oil in another bowl. Drizzle over each foil pack before sealing tightly.
- Place the foil packs on a baking sheet or grill. Cook for about 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C) and rice is fluffy.
- Carefully unwrap each foil pack (watch out for steam) and serve hot with extra lime juice or fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil pack (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg