Grilled Citrus Chicken & Asparagus Packets

This post is sponsored by Michigan Asparagus. All opinions are my own. I was compensated for writing this post. #BBQWeek

Here's my confession- up until a few years ago, I hated asparagus. My exposure to it was limited to canned, overcooked, horrid colored stalks. I was participating in a community that issued weekly challenges, and I thought, why not? I bought a fresh bunch and grilled it and fell in love. What a difference! I've been a fan ever since.

We've had some great weather lately, perfect for grilling. Asparagus is amazing right now, and I decided to match it with a few more of our favorite things- chicken & orange. Since I have tons to do in the yard of our new home, I thought a foil packet meal would be just the thing.

I thinly sliced an orange and layered it with some boneless skinless chicken breast and asparagus. I combined the juice of one orange, dijon, butter and tarragon and brushed it over everything. I cooked it over a medium hot grill for about 35 minutes- chicken breasts vary so much in size now, I'd recommend using a probe thermometer if you have one. You can make one large packet, or individual ones if you want to customize. I'm marking it down as a great camping recipe too!

Eat it straight out of the foil packet, or you can plate it if you like!

* Exported from MasterCook *

                Grilled Citrus Chicken & Asparagus Packets

4                     boneless skinless chicken breasts -- about 6oz each
1                 lb aspargus
2                 sm oranges
2              tbsps butter -- melted
1               tbsp dijon mustard
1 1/2           tsps tarragon -- dried
     1/2           tsp salt & pepper -- each, or to taste

Heat grill to medium high.   Lay out chicken on 12 x 20 piece of aluminum foil. Combine the juice of one orange, butter, dijon mustard and tarragon. Brush over chicken. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Thinly slice second orange, layer on top of chicken.   Find the natural breaking point of the asparagus by bending it, then place on top of oranges.   Brush with remaining juice mixture.   Sprinkle with salt & pepper.   Fold up ends of foil to make a sealed packet.   Grill with lid down for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken reads 160º on a meat thermometer.

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