Marinated Chicken Foil Packet thing-a-ma-jiggers

Yes, I know, sounds like a lovely gourmet meal, huh? Haha. But it is tasty. I promise.

I used a ready-made marinade, a garlic and herb variety, but you could easily make your own, with some olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. I just cheated this time and used a bottled marinade cause I was in a hurry.

This method of cooking involves a foil packet. I think it's kinda fun to wrap up meat and veggies in a little envelope of aluminum and let it cook in the oven. Don't you think that's fun? C'mon. Don't be shy. Anyone? Ok, I'm a nerd. I know. Moving on.

This is a simple meal, and it's easy to make it for as many people as you need to. It's as easy to do for one person as it is for 6. Awesome, huh? Yes. Yes it is. Away we go.

Ingredients:
-Chicken Breasts-enough to feed everyone
-Marinade-enough to coat the chicken well, plus just a smidge more for the veggies
-Frozen or Fresh Veggies of your choice (I used frozen mixed veggies)
-Potatoes, for roasting (I used red potatoes, but use whatever you like)
-Olive oil (for drizzling over potatoes)
-Garlic powder, about 1 teaspoon for 2 medium sized potatoes
-Italian seasoning, about 2 teaspoons for two medium sized potatoes


Directions:
Place the chicken breasts in a gallon sized ziploc bag. Use more than one if you're making a lot of chicken. Pour in the marinade, close the bag, gently massage the marinade into the chicken. Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. When the chicken has been properly marinated, just start to brown it in a skillet, but don't cook it all the way through. (You can skip this step if you want, I just think browning the outside adds a nice flavor) Place a sheet of foil on the counter, and spoon a serving of veggies onto it. Pour a little bit of unused marinade over them...just a little, because the juice from the chicken will also flavor them. Place the chicken on top of the veggies. Fold the foil packet around the veggies and chicken, and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

While the chicken is marinating, clean the potatoes. Cut them into bite size chunks and place them in a single layer on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic and seasonings. Roast the potatoes while you're baking the chicken. It will take about the same amount at time at the same temperature for both, so it works out well. The potatoes should be tender but not falling apart when they're done.

When everything is cooked through, serve it while hot. Easy cheesy. Yum!