Healthy Grilled Chicken-and-Rice Foil Packs Recipe

Name: Healthy Grilled Chicken-and-Rice Foil Packs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch chunks; One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup converted rice; 1 cup salsa; 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Kosher salt; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup converted rice
1 cup salsa
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
Kosher salt
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1
Special equipment: four 8-inch disposable foil pie pans and heavy duty foil
2
Prepare a grill for medium heat.
3
Put the chicken, beans, rice, salsa, pickled jalapenos, tomato paste, chili powder, turmeric and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and toss to combine.
4
Divide the chicken-rice mixture evenly among the pie pans, spreading it out in an even layer.
5
Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into each pie pan.
6
Cover each pan tightly with foil.
7
Put the pans on the grill, close the grill lid and cook for 20 minutes.
8
Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes.
9
Carefully remove the foil from each pan (hot steam will escape).
10
The liquid should be absorbed, the rice tender and the chicken cooked through.
11
Sprinkle each with some scallions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup converted rice, 1 cup salsa, and more.

Yes, Healthy Grilled Chicken-and-Rice Foil Packs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Grilled Chicken-and-Rice Foil Packs

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