Cooking dinner for the whole family doesn’t have to be too hard work, especially when you don’t have enough time on some days. If you don’t have the luxury of time, but still want to cook a satisfying dinner, why not go for a foil dinner? It is very easy to prepare and the best part is that you do not need to clean up afterwards.
Try these popular recipes for foil dinners:
Hawaiian chicken extravaganza
What do you need:
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1 kilo of chicken breast minced
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2 cups rice of your choice, cooked
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2 large onions, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 large head broccoli, chopped
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2 cups green peas
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2 cups of pineapple crushed
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2 to 3 cups teriyaki sauce
Prepare 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, folding the sides to create a 1-inch border. Spray the foil with cooking spray. Divide the rice, chicken, onion, bell peppers, broccoli, peas and pineapple among 4 sheets. Fold the sides to create a bundle. Drizzle each with teriyaki sauce. If you are grilling, cook the packets on a preheated grill over medium high heat, turning a few times, for 30 minutes. When baking, cook packets in preheated oven (400F) for 30 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before opening packages.
Cheeseburger and Veggie Packages
What do you need:
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1/2 kilogram of ground beef
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2 potatoes, thinly sliced
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12 cherry potatoes, cut in half
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1 1/2 cups small carrots, sliced
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1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
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1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt seasoned with pepper
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup diced onions, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt. With clean hands, shape mixture into 1-inch-thick patties. Prepare 4 pieces of heavy duty 18 x 12 inch aluminum foil and spray each with cooking spray. Divide potatoes, beef patties, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and remaining seasoned salt between 4 sheets of aluminum foil, then fold in sides to seal. Cook on a preheated grill, covered, over medium heat until all ingredients are heated through and the potatoes are tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool before consuming.
Enjoy your next meal with the whole family – something rewarding, satisfying, and most of all, delicious! Make any of these easy aluminum foil dinner recipes; We’re sure you won’t be able to get enough (and so will your loved ones!)