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Grilled Citrus Chicken & Asparagus Packets

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Here's my confession- up until a few years ago, I hated asparagus.   My exposure to it was limited to canned, overcooked, horrid colored stalks.   I was participating in a community that issued weekly challenges, and I thought, why not?   I bought a fresh bunch and grilled it and fell in love.   What a difference!  I've been a fan ever since.


We've had some great weather lately, perfect for grilling.   Asparagus is amazing right now, and I decided to match it with a few more of our favorite things- chicken & orange.   Since I have tons to do in the yard of our new home, I thought a foil packet meal would be just the thing.

I thinly sliced an orange and layered it with some boneless skinless chicken breast and asparagus.  I combined the juice of one orange, dijon, butter and tarragon and brushed it over everything.   I cooked it over a medium hot grill for about 35 minutes- chicken breasts vary so much in size now, I'd recommend using a probe thermometer if you have one.   You can make one large packet, or individual ones if you want to customize.  I'm marking it down as a great camping recipe too!

Eat it straight out of the foil packet, or you can plate it if you like!

                     
* Exported from MasterCook *

                Grilled Citrus Chicken & Asparagus Packets

  4                     boneless skinless chicken breasts -- about 6oz each
  1                 lb  aspargus
  2                 sm  oranges
  2              tbsps  butter -- melted
  1               tbsp  dijon mustard
  1 1/2           tsps  tarragon -- dried
     1/2           tsp  salt & pepper -- each, or to taste

Heat grill to medium high.   Lay out chicken on  12 x 20 piece of aluminum foil. Combine the juice of one orange, butter, dijon mustard and tarragon.  Brush over chicken. Sprinkle with salt & pepper.  Thinly slice second orange, layer on top of chicken.   Find the natural breaking point of the asparagus by bending it, then place on top of oranges.   Brush with remaining juice mixture.   Sprinkle with salt & pepper.   Fold up ends of foil to make a sealed packet.   Grill with lid down for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken reads 160º on a meat thermometer.   

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  1. A Day in the Life on the FarmMay 22, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    Foil packets in the summer and sheet pan dinners in the winter.....This is my kind of recipe!!! Thanks for sharing Jolene.

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    1. JoleneMay 24, 2017 at 5:50 AM

      This would be great done sheet pan style!

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  2. Family Around the TableMay 22, 2017 at 9:37 AM

    Foil packets are a great way to get everything done together! Now I have a new one to try!

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    1. JoleneMay 24, 2017 at 5:51 AM

      We've mostly used them with camping, but the easy clean up is such a plus, I'll have to do it at home more often!

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  3. JanMay 22, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    I love cooking foil packet dinners! Easy peasy and the clean up is easy too! This looks so good and tasty!

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    1. JoleneMay 24, 2017 at 5:54 AM

      I definitely need to add more of them to the menu rotation. I loved the lack of dishes to do.

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  4. CarolineMay 22, 2017 at 1:25 PM

    Love the idea of orange in there too - a tasty easy dinner!

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    1. JoleneMay 24, 2017 at 5:58 AM

      Was great to be able to sit on the patio and let dinner do it's own thing while I enjoyed looking at my flowers!

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  5. Sue LauMay 22, 2017 at 5:59 PM

    Wow! The orange with Dijon and tarragon is a marvelous combo for the asparagus and chicken.

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    1. JoleneMay 24, 2017 at 5:56 AM

      I accidentally ordered 2 containers of tarragon last time, so I've been trying to use it in more recipes :)

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  6. AnonymousMay 23, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    Looks delicious! Cannot wait to try it.

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  7. As the Butter BurnsMay 24, 2017 at 12:57 PM

    Love asparagus anyway you make it!

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  8. ChrisMay 26, 2017 at 6:45 PM

    The hubs would DEVOUR this!! Looks delicious.

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  9. JanJanuary 1, 2018 at 3:17 PM

    We loving grilling with asparagus, I can't wait to try this! Perfect Healthy Eats Recipe!

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    1. JoleneJanuary 2, 2018 at 5:36 AM

      Going to try it on a sheet pan soon, since our grill is under snow and ice right now :) Thank you for hosting!

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  10. JohnMarch 15, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    Not a fan of orange but I bet this would be great with lemon.

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    1. JoleneMarch 16, 2018 at 4:55 AM

      Absolutely! I've done it with lemon, lime, or a combination of all of them, depending what I have on hand.

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