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Hangi-Inspired Chicken & Vegetable Foil Packets recipe by Safe Plated

Hangi-Inspired Chicken & Vegetable Foil Packets

A simplified, dairy-free version of a traditional Māori Hangi. Chicken and root vegetables are cooked in foil packets with smoky flavors, creating a delicious and healthy lunch.

70m4 servings
DAIRY-free
420 cal|32g protein|40g carbs|18g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 600 g Chicken Thighs
  • 2 medium Kumara (Sweet Potato)
  • 3 medium Carrots
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 300 g Pumpkin
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Liquid Smoke

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 180°C (about 175°C).
  2. 2Cut kumara, carrots, onion, and pumpkin into 2.54 cm pieces.
  3. 3In a large bowl, toss vegetables with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil. Place a portion of the vegetable mixture in the center of each foil.
  5. 5Top with chicken thighs and drizzle with liquid smoke.
  6. 6Seal the foil packets tightly, ensuring there are no openings.
  7. 7Bake for 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  8. 8Carefully open the foil packets (steam will escape) and serve.

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