Chicken Hobo

Name: Chicken Hobo
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound peppered bacon; 3 medium potatoes, chopped; 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; ½ cup butter; garlic salt to taste

Rating: 4.48 stars

83 Ratings
58 Reviews
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Outdoor cooking without the mess! Chicken breasts topped with peppered bacon are sealed together with potatoes, carrots, and onions in individual foil pouches. Perfect for the grill, or even right on the campfire coals.

By DEESOSA

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 pound peppered bacon
3 medium potatoes, chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup butter
garlic salt to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown. Drain, chop coarsely, and set aside.

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Step 2

On 4 large squares of heavy duty aluminum foil, evenly distribute the potatoes, carrots, and onion. Arrange the chicken breasts over the vegetables, and sprinkle with the chopped bacon. Top each with 2 tablespoons butter, and season with garlic salt. Fold the foil over the ingredients, and tightly seal.
Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Step 4

Place foil packets on the grill, and cook for 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

685 calories; protein 42.6g 85% DV; carbohydrates 34.7g 11% DV; fat 41.7g 64% DV; cholesterol 169.1mg 56% DV; sodium 1167.7mg 47% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (58)

Most helpful positive review

Alyson

07/07/2007

Sooo good! And surprisingly juicey! I seared my chicken breasts in a pan first and than placed the chicken ontop of red potatoes and carrots. I added an onion slice ontop of that and than followed the rest of the recipe. I did cook my red potatoes in the microwave for 3 mins after they were chopped. I read other reviews saying their potatoes weren't cooked all the way through and that would solve the problem. A total keeper! Thank you! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

JENKNEEFUR2001

02/06/2004

This recipe was delicious but I would omit the chicken. Chicken came out very dry and flavorless. I would follow the recipe for some tasty veggies and then grill the chicken separately. Read More

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(6)

83 Ratings

5 star values: 52
4 star values: 23
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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SKYWISE

01/25/2004

Since we tried this recipe we've gone nuts with it. Everybody wants to do their own little "packet" and pick their own vegetables. Nothing gets waisted everybody's happy and THE GRILL STAYS CLEAN. We'll be doing this all summer. Read More

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Alyson

07/06/2007

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Kasey Lyn Cotter

12/05/2007

I do this in the oven AND on the grill. If you get a seasoned or marinated piece of meat the veggies are even more flavorful let alone the meat. This is a HUGE hit with the kids and with me... I love the lack of clean up!!! Also... I think those over cooked potatoes on the bottom are delish!! Turn half way through cooking to avoid scorching. Mini carrots caramelize and are fabulous! Haven't had this recipe listed... but make mine fequently. Read More

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Shelley Boynton

01/25/2004

Everyone loved it. I liked the cleanup. My problem was the potatoes on the bottom of the foil pouch burned. Read More

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stilltrusting

02/23/2009

I've made this/similar recipes by double-layering the foil and putting it on the outskirts of a campfire on a grill in the oven and w/o the foil en masse in a pressure cooker. I don't add butter to it but instead add zesty italian dressing over the top. Everyone I've ever served this to has loved it and has started doing it themselves. Read More

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Melissa Gilbert-Brunke

09/10/2010

Very good and easy. I sprayed the aluminum foil with cooking spray to keep the potatoes from sticking. I had no problem with them burning. But I made sure to flip the packet over so they weren't on the bottom. The only change I would make would be to marinate the chicken ahead of time to give it some more flavor. Read More

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KathysKitchen

11/01/2011

We made this on the campfire coals and it was a big success! Spray the foil. We changed the order from the bottom building up; Slice of onion(buffer to keep chicken from burning) then chicken bacon potatoes carrots mushrooms butter & also added Lawry's Garlic and Herb Marinade. Read More

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grampnana

10/02/2012

Used only 3 sliced peppered bacon; about 10 small varied colored potatoes; 3 breasts (that's what came in the pkg); a very large onion; and 1/4 cup butter. Also seasoned the breasts and browned first while cooking the bacon somewhat to lose a little of the fat. Removed the browned breasts and placed the onion on the bottom of dutch oven potatoes and carrots next then the chicken and finally the bacon on top before adding the diced butter. Placed the lid on the dish and cooked at 350 about an hour and then turned to 300 until dinner about another hour. The chicken was tender as were all the veges and the bacon gave the dish a decidedly spicy flair. There was quite a bit of "gravy" on the bottom probably because the onion had cooked away to nothing and mingled with the bacon drippings and butter. Easy and complete meal in one pot. Thanks for sharing! Read More

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capecodmom

05/02/2011

Instead of chopping the onion you can slice them medium-thick and make a "bed" for the rest of the ingredients to sit on. This helps prevent burning. Works especially well this way when cooking over a campfire. Read More

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JENKNEEFUR2001

02/06/2004

This recipe was delicious but I would omit the chicken. Chicken came out very dry and flavorless. I would follow the recipe for some tasty veggies and then grill the chicken separately. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Chicken Hobo

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 685

% Daily Value *

protein: 85 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 64 %

saturated fat: 103 %

cholesterol: 56 %

vitamin a iu: 234 %

niacin equivalents: 192 %

vitamin b6: 69 %

vitamin c: 28 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 17 %

magnesium: 29 %

potassium: 36 %

sodium: 47 %

thiamin: 45 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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SKYWISE

01/25/2004

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Alyson

07/06/2007

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Kasey Lyn Cotter

12/05/2007

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Shelley Boynton

01/25/2004

Everyone loved it. I liked the cleanup. My problem was the potatoes on the bottom of the foil pouch burned.

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stilltrusting

02/23/2009

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Melissa Gilbert-Brunke

09/10/2010

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KathysKitchen

11/01/2011

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grampnana

10/02/2012

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capecodmom

05/02/2011

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JENKNEEFUR2001

02/06/2004

This recipe was delicious but I would omit the chicken. Chicken came out very dry and flavorless. I would follow the recipe for some tasty veggies and then grill the chicken separately.

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