Best Taco Chicken In Foil Recipes

FOIL PACK TACO CHICKEN DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle taco seasoning mix evenly over chicken, set aside. Using four large sheets of aluminum foil; place 1/2 cup of potatoes on center of each sheet. Layer one chicken breast, 1/4 cup of cheese and 2 tablespoons of salsa on each pile of potatoes.
• Bring up sides of foil. Double fold top and ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat to circulate inside. Place each packet, in single layer, on a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, no pink juices, and potatoes are fork tender. Remove the packets from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Using a sharp knife, cut slits in each foil packet to release steam before opening. To serve, place one packet on each of 4 plates and top with sour cream.

EASY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine the Mexican seasoning, garlic, lemon, and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Marinate your chicken
• Heat a cast iron skillet and add the chicken. Let it bake but resist the urge to move the chicken thighs in the pan
• The chicken will release after a couple of minutes. Turn and cook the other side of the chicken thighs. Then turn the chicken regularly for 7 to 9 minutes per side
• Take the skillet off the heat and let the chicken cool before you cut the chicken thighs into small cubes
• Make the pico de gallo and put it in the fridge. Then finely dice the green bell pepper
• While you cook the chicken you can also warm the tortillas in the oven. Wrap in tin foil and warm for 5-7 minutes.
• Take a tortilla and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of Mexican chicken. Then top the tortilla with 2 tablespoons of pico de gallo. Sprinkle with green bell pepper and complete with some freshly grated parmesan.
• Ready to serve

LIGHTER CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Mix the oil with the cumin and paprika on a large plate. Sit the chicken on the plate and rub the spiced oil all over it. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt, then cover and set aside while you prepare the salsa.
• Heat the grill to high for 10 mins. Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with foil and lay the tomatoes (cut-side up) on it, along with the pepper and red onion. Brush the oil over the onion, and season the tomatoes and onion with pepper. Grill for 12-15 mins, turning the tomatoes and onion halfway through, until well charred. Remove (leaving the grill on) and set aside to cool - put the pepper in a bowl and cover with cling film so that it's easier to skin later.
• For the guacamole, put the avocado in a bowl and briefly mash with a fork, leaving some chunky pieces for texture. Gently mix in the lime juice, spring onions, coriander and chilli flakes. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
• Re-line the baking tray with foil and lay the chicken on it, plump-side up. Grill for about 10 mins until cooked - there is no need to turn it. Meanwhile, scoop out and discard as much of the seeds and juice from the tomatoes as you can (so the salsa isn't too wet), leaving the pulp and charred skin. When the pepper is cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the skin. Chop the tomatoes and onion, and dice the pepper. Combine in a bowl with the lime juice, cumin, chilli flakes, some pepper and a pinch of salt.
• When the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 5 mins.
• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the chicken into chunky slices and spoon over the juices. When ready to serve, lay the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm through for 2-3 mins. Serve the chicken, taco shells, yogurt, lettuce, coriander and lime wedges in separate bowls, so that everyone can build their own tacos.

CHICKEN TACO FILLING

Steps:

• Mix chicken broth and taco seasoning in a bowl.
• Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
• Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
• Shred chicken to serve.

FOIL WRAPPED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Sprinkle chicken with seasoning mix.
• Place 1/2 cup of the potatoes on center of each of 4 large sheets of heavyduty foil.
• Make sure foil is sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Top evenly with chicken, salsa, and cheese.
• Bring foil sides up.
• Double fold top and both ends to seal packet.
• Leave room for heat circulation inside.
• Place on a 10x15 inch baking sheet.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until chicken is 165 degrees.
• Remove packets from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening.
• Serve with sour cream or any other toppings.