These Cajun chicken foil packets are an easy camping or grilling meal made with boneless chicken thighs and sliced peppers and onions that are gently infused with Cajun seasoning. They're a healthy, mess-free chicken meal that's ready in 30 minutes.
We all want easy, fuss-free (and dishes-free) meals when we're camping, which is why chicken foil packs make a regular appearance on our camping menu. I love that this version is packed full of flavor, but requires only a handful of simple ingredients. Serve these easy Cajun chicken and veggie foil packs with campfire garlic bread or Dutch oven soda bread to make it a complete meal. Don't forget the Dutch oven chocolate cake for dessert!
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Why This Recipe is Great for Camping
- You can prep the veggies and meat before heading out and then quickly assemble these at camp.
- They're ready in just 30 minutes and can be made over the campfire or on your portable grill.
- Almost no dishes to do!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Chicken thighs--I like using chicken thighs because they have plenty of flavor, and are less likely to become overcooked and dry. You can make these with cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts, but watch them closely to avoid overcooking the meat.
- Pepper--Any type of bell pepper will work here. Slice the strips into similarly-sized pieces so that they cook at the same rate.
- Onion--I like using red onion here as it has a little sweetness to it, but any type of onion will work.
- Cajun seasoning--You can use your favorite store-bought Cajun seasoning or make your own. Do check the ingredient label of yours as they have varying amounts of spice. If yours doesn't contain salt, or it's very low on the list, you'll need to season the foil packets with a little extra salt.
Important Steps
- Combine the chicken, vegetables, oil, and seasoning in a large bowl and mix to coat everything thoroughly.
- Divide the mixture among four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Fold each piece of foil around the food to create a foil packet.
- Place packets over a campfire or on a grill and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
FAQs
Absolutely. Place your prepared foil packets on a rimmed baking sheet and cook in a 375°F oven until the chicken is cooked through, and the vegetables are tender, 18-20 minutes.
Yes. Feel free to add small cobs of corn or small pieces of carrot. You can add other vegetables, like green beans or zucchini, but they will cook faster than the chicken and will likely be quite soft when the chicken is finished cooking.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- To get ahead, slice your veggies and cube your chicken before heading out on your trip. Store the meat and vegetables separately, then assemble them at camp, just before cooking.
- Be careful when opening the foil packs as there will be plenty of hot steam trapped inside.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
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Recipe
Cajun Chicken Foil Packets
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium red onion cut into wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the grill for medium heat (375°F) or prepare a campfire with hot coals.
- Combine the chicken, pepper, onion, olive oil, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- Divide the chicken mixture among 4 large sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil. Fold the foil around the food to create foil packets.
- Cook over the grill or hot coals until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Notes
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- Get ahead--Slice your veggies and cube your chicken before heading out on your trip. Store the meat and vegetables separately, then assemble them at camp, just before cooking.
- Check for salt--Take a peek at the label on your Cajun seasoning. If it doesn't contain salt, or it's the last ingredient on the list, sprinkle the uncooked mixture with a few pinches of salt before cooking.
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- Don't burn yourself!--Be careful when opening the foil packs as there will be plenty of hot steam trapped inside.
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- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
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