Best Foil Baked Chicken Recipes

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FOIL WRAPPED CHICKEN - BAKED OR FRIED



Foil Wrapped Chicken - Baked or Fried image

The secret of this popular dish lies in the marinade, which, when cooking, caramelizes the chicken and other ingredients, joining them together. When wrapping the chicken, it is customary to add a few other ingredients as a type of garnish. Cilantro, Chinese dried mushrooms, Chinese sausages (you can substitute smoked ham), and/or green onions are all used. When it comes time to cook, the garnish and chicken pieces are wrapped envelope style in square packets and (normally) deep-fried. Baking is another option; see instructions in the final step. Cooking time is normally about three to four minutes - long enough for the chicken to cook through but not for the paper to blacken. (This is for five to six inch squares - the cooking time will be longer if you are working with a recipe that calls for larger packets.) Stir the pieces lightly with chopsticks a few times while deep-frying. Drain the cooked chicken packets on paper towels. This recipe can be prepared ahead up to the deep-frying or baking stage, then frozen. Time does not include 1 hour marination. Recipe courtesy Rhonda Parkinson.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 24 packets

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 slice gingerroot, shredded
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
3 -4 dried Chinese mushrooms, softened and thinly sliced (24 slices, 1 for each packet)
3 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal (2 - 3 slices for each packet)
24 sprigs cilantro
24 squares parchment paper (6-inch squares) or 24 aluminum foil (6-inch squares)
peanut oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into coarse mince and playfully spank it with a mallet to tenderize. Say, "You've been a naughty little chicken!".
  • Mix the marinade ingredients together, add chicken, and refrigerate for one hour. At the 45 minute mark, add the mushrooms and scallions.
  • Cut paper or foil pieces into 6-inch squares.
  • Paper-wrapped chicken is normally wrapped envelope style. Take a square of paper and lay it out in front of you. Add 2 of the chicken slices, 1 slice of mushroom, 2 slices of green onion and a coriander sprig (if desired) in the middle, being sure to keep the filling in the center and not near the edges.
  • Bring the bottom flap up over the chicken. Fold the right side over toward the middle, then the left side, so that one is overlapping the other. Fold the top flap down, tucking it inside the opening to seal the package. It is very important to make sure the packets are well sealed so that no oil seeps inches.
  • If using foil, fold in half diagonally to form a triangle, then crimp the open edges together.
  • DEEP FRYING METHOD: Heat wok and add oil for deep-frying.
  • When the oil is ready, slide the packages in, about 6 at a time so as not to overcrowd the wok. Deep-fry the packets, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Drain on paper towels. Continue deep-frying the rest of the packets.
  • Serve the chicken packets on a large platter, garnished with greens if desired. Guests can open the packets with either chopsticks or their fingers, but be careful as they're hot inside.
  • OVEN METHOD: Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) oven for 18 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

FOIL-BAKED CHICKEN



Foil-Baked Chicken image

Individual foil packets contain chunks of chicken in a savory soy and hoisin sauce with cilantro and fresh ginger.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
½ cup cornstarch
¼ cup Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
¼ cup Kikkoman Hoisin Sauce
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
18 (12-inch square) pieces aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch-square pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cilantro, ginger and garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Fold each piece of foil in half twice to make a 6-inch square. Place a spoonful of chicken in the center of each piece of foil, dividing it equally. Fold foil squares on the diagonal; fold edges to seal. Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1012 mg, Sugar 9 g

FOIL-BAKED CHICKEN



Foil-Baked Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 18 packets

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Kikkoman Hoisin Sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, chopped
18 (12-inch-square) pieces aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1-inch-square pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sugar, cilantro, ginger and garlic. Add chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Fold each piece of foil in half twice to make a 6-inch square. Place a spoonful of chicken in the center of each piece of foil, dividing it equally. Fold foil squares on the diagonal; fold edges to seal. Place on a nonstick baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the center.

CHICKEN BAKED (IN FOIL) IN COCONUT-CURRY SAUCE



Chicken Baked (In Foil) in Coconut-Curry Sauce image

I'm saving this here, it sounds wonderful! Baking in foil keeps things so moist. I used to do it all the time and just got out of the habit, I guess. I'm going to try this one soon. Serve with basmati rice. From Cooking Light. UPDATE: I ran out of foil! So I can tell you that this works fine done in a covered baking dish, too! :)

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     Chicken

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon red curry paste
4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 cup yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup diagonally cut green onion
4 teaspoons fresh cilantro (chopped) (optional)
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Combine first four ingredients and whisk in medium bowl.
  • Place chicken breasts between heavy duty plastic wrap and pound to even thickness, sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over both sides of chicken.
  • Fold 4 (16X12 inch) sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil in half crosswise. Open foil: layer 1/2 cup zucchini, 1/4 cup squash, 1/4 cup bell pepper, 2 tablespoons green onion and 1 chicken breast half on each foil sheet. Spoon 3 tablespoons coconut milk mixture over each seving. Fold foil over chicken and vegetables; tightly seal edges.
  • Place packets on baking sheet, bake 22 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Place on plates and carefully unfold. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cilantro, if desired. Garnish with lime wedges. Serve immediately over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.5, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 598.8, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 24.5, Protein 39.2

CHICKEN IN FOIL TRIANGLES - AKA TWICE BAKED CHICKEN



Chicken in Foil Triangles - Aka Twice Baked Chicken image

I used to maintain a website called "Guide to Living Alone" which featured some good recipes for one person. This recipe is one I put together for my friend Ellen, because it was one of her favorite sidedishes at a Chinese restaurant we frequented. The little triangular foil packets of chicken were such a treat! If you double/triple/etc the recipe, it can also make good appetizers for a party, or even take-alongs for a picnic or potluck.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 ounces can cooked white chicken meat
1/2 teaspoon chinese hoisin sauce
1 dash sugar
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 -3 dashes sesame oil, to taste
1/4 teaspoon roasted minced garlic (or garlic powder to taste)
2 teaspoons chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced water chestnut (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients.
  • Put into covered dish and put in fridge to marinate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Wrap tablespoon sized portions in pieces of aluminum foil, either in triangular shapes or about 2 1/2-inch square.
  • Bake in 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Serve along with stirfry and rice, or as an appetizer.

CHICKEN BAKED IN FOIL WITH SWEET POTATO AND RADISH RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken Baked in Foil with Sweet Potato and Radish Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
12 ounces sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
4 radishes, trimmed and quartered
2 celery ribs, quartered lengthwise and cut into 2-inch lengths
1/2 large red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick, layers separated
Kosher salt and pepper
4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray centers of four 20 by 12-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil with vegetable oil spray. Microwave oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes in small bowl until garlic begins to brown, 1 to 1½ minutes. Combine potato slices, radishes, celery, onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic oil in large bowl. 2. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon salt evenly over each side of each chicken breast, then season with pepper. Position 1 piece of prepared foil with long side parallel to counter edge. In center of foil, arrange one-quarter of potato slices in 2 rows perpendicular to counter edge. Lay 1 chicken breast on top of potato slices. Place one-quarter of vegetables around chicken. Repeat with remaining foil, potato slices, chicken, and vegetables. Drizzle any remaining oil mixture from bowl over chicken. 3. Bring short sides of foil together and crimp to seal tightly. Crimp remaining open ends of packets, leaving as much headroom as possible inside packets. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. 4. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 475 degrees. Arrange packets on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until chicken registers 160 degrees, 18 to 23 minutes. (To check temperature, poke thermometer through foil and into chicken.) Let chicken rest in packets for 3 minutes. 5. Transfer chicken packets to individual dinner plates, carefully open (steam will escape), and slide contents onto plates. Drizzle vinegar over chicken and vegetables and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve. Leave headroom (empty space) at the top to facilitate steam circulation. Arrange carrots and onions next to the chicken. Place potato slices on the bottom to insulate the chicken. EXTRA CREDIT: Place one packet on extra foil. After you've poked a thermometer through the packet to check the temperature of the chicken, you can reseal the packet with the extra sheet.

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