Honey Mustard Chicken, Tomato & Zucchini Foil Packs

By Laura RegePublished: Jan 6, 2023

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honey mustard chicken and vegetable foil packets

PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Smothered in sweet honey mustard sauce, these chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, staying super-tender and juicy by cooking inside foil packets. Honey mustard sauce can be as simple as just two ingredients; however, we amped it up for flavor and cooked it slightly to thicken the sauce so it stays on top of the chicken, creating almost a glaze. A duo of mustards is a must for the flavor—grainy mustard is more mild with a pop of texture, while Dijon adds a burst of that signature mustard intensity.

If you're looking for the easiest weeknight dinner ready in under an hour, this veggie-packed chicken dish is the crowd-pleaser your family will look forward to time and time again.

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Yields:: 4 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 35 mins
Cal/Serv:: 525

Ingredients

4 tbsp.
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1
medium shallot, finely chopped
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 c.
whole-grain mustard
1/4 c.
honey
2 tbsp.
Dijon mustard
1 tsp.
sweet paprika
1/4 tsp.
crushed red pepper flakes
3
medium zucchini (about 1 1/4 lb.), thinly sliced
1 c.
halved grape tomatoes
2 tsp.
kosher salt, divided
3/4 tsp.
freshly ground black pepper, divided
4
(8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Nutrition Information

Per Serving (Serves 4)

Calories525 Fat21 gSaturated fat3 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol166 mgSodium1159 mgCarbohydrates25 gFiber4 gSugar23 gProtein55 gVitamin D0 mcgCalcium76 mgIron3 mgPotassium1350 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Directions

1. Step 1Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; preheat 5 minutes.
2. Step 2In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Cook shallot and garlic, stirring occasionally, until light golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add whole-grain mustard, honey, Dijon mustard, paprika, and red pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then continue to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and slightly darkened in color, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.
3. Step 3In a medium bowl, toss zucchini, tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season chicken with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
4. Step 4Arrange 4 (16"-by-12") sheets of foil on a flat surface. Pull up sides to form a shallow boat. Divide zucchini mixture among packets. Nestle 1 chicken breast next to vegetables. Spread tops of chicken with honey mustard sauce. Tightly fold foil packets to seal.
5. Step 5Grill, covered and rotating packets halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165º, 18 to 20 minutes. Carefully open foil packets and sprinkle with parsley.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Laura Rege

Recipe Developer

Laura Rege is a Food Stylist and Recipe Developer who regularly contributes recipes and styles videos and photos for Delish. If she isn't in the Delish kitchens, you'll most likely find her out on the town looking for the next food trends in the US and on her travels abroad.