Chicken, Broccoli, and Yam Campfire Foil-Pack Dinner
Try this Chicken, Broccoli, and Yam Campfire Foil-Pack Dinner recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Chicken, Broccoli, and Yam Campfire Foil-Pack Dinner recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 29.4435835714286 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.092235 g
- Fiber 0.936649968385696 g
- Protein 0.701016428571429 g
- Saturated Fat 0.011115 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (52g)
- Sodium 170.4285 mg
- Sugar 28.5069336030429 g
- Trans Fat 0.0679315 g
- Calories 116 calories
Step-by-step
- Toss the cut yams in a ziploc bag with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture to coat well.
- Lay two pieces of foil out across one another like a cross.
- Layer the meat and vegetables onto the foil.
- Season with salt & pepper
- Close the foil to seal, leaving space around the food for air to circulate during cooking time.
- Cook on grill or in oven at 350° for about 30-45 minutes or until chicken is done..This recipe is for One. Simply do the same for each foil packet
Packing raw poultry directly against dense root vegetables without a physical barrier guarantees uneven results because yams require substantially more thermal energy to soften than sliced chicken thighs. Layering ingredients requires intentional ordering, placing the sliced yams directly against the bottom where heat transfers most aggressively from the grill grates or a 350-degree oven. Leaving an air pocket inside the sealed foil packet functions as a convection chamber, allowing steam to circulate freely so the broccoli steams rather than scorches.
Freezing these packets ahead for camping trips requires specific preparation because raw poultry releases excessive moisture during the thaw cycle, rendering the vegetables watery and mushy. Assembling the packets without the mushrooms prevents unwanted sponge-like textures upon thawing, since mushrooms degrade structurally when frozen and reheated. Storing assembled raw packets in the freezer works safely for up to one month if sealed in heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn.
Reheating a frozen packet directly over hot coals demands extending the cooking time to nearly 50 minutes while frequently rotating the package to distribute heat evenly. Piercing the thickest part of the chicken thigh with an instant-read thermometer to verify an internal temperature of 165 degrees prevents foodborne illness without guesswork. Opening the foil requires caution because trapped steam escapes rapidly and causes severe burns if released toward the hands or face.
Standard kitchen aluminum foil often tears easily under high heat, so double-layering standard sheets or utilizing heavy-duty commercial grades prevents dangerous leaks of fat and juices into open flames. Cutting the yam rounds uniformly to a thickness of one-quarter inch ensures they finish cooking simultaneously with the chicken thighs. Tossing the yams with brown sugar and cinnamon creates a caramelized glaze, but excessive sugar can burn rapidly if the packet sits on a direct flame exceeding medium heat.
