Okay, so the other day, I was planning this camping trip, right? And I’m thinking, “I gotta eat something good, but I don’t wanna spend hours cooking over a tiny fire.” Chicken’s always a winner, so I started digging around for some easy camping recipes. Let me tell you, I hit the jackpot! I’ll share what I did step by step, from preparation to the fulfilling meal.
Pre-Trip Prep: Marinade Magic
First things first, I grabbed some chicken thighs – boneless, skinless, because who needs extra work? At home, I whipped up a super simple marinade. I just tossed the chicken in a big Ziploc bag with some:
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice (fresh is best, but bottled works in a pinch)
- Garlic powder, lots of it
- Onion powder, I really love it
- Salt and pepper
- A pinch of dried herbs, I mix them together, whatever I’ve got on hand is all good
Then I gave it a good shake to get everything coated. I like shaking! And I put the bag into the cooler. This is key – you want that chicken marinating for at least a few hours, or even better, overnight.
At the Campsite: Cooking Time
Once we got to the campsite and set everything up, it was time to get cooking. I had these foil packets I’d prepped at home – just big squares of heavy-duty foil. I laid out a packet, put a couple of chicken thighs in the center, and added some chopped-up veggies.
Vegetables Details:
- potatoes
- carrots
- onions
I folded up the foil, crimping the edges to make a nice, sealed packet. You want it tight enough that the steam stays in, but not so tight that it’ll explode.
Then, I just tossed the packets right onto the hot coals of the campfire. No grill needed! I let them cook for about 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through. You gotta be careful when you open them up – that steam is HOT.
The Result: Deliciousness!
The chicken came out perfectly cooked, super juicy and flavorful from the marinade. The veggies were tender and had soaked up all those yummy chicken juices. It was seriously the easiest, tastiest camping meal I’ve ever made.
Clean-up was a breeze, too. Just crumple up the foil and toss it in the trash. No messy pots and pans to scrub! I even used a small pan I prepared before, which made me more comfortable.
So, if you’re looking for a simple, delicious chicken recipe for your next camping trip, definitely give this foil packet method a try. You won’t be disappointed!
