• Get out two to four long sheets of foil and lay them on a flat surface such as a counter top or a cutting board. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil, creating a boat.
• Chop off the barky ends of the asparagus stalks and discard. Chop the remaining spears into 2-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Similarly, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice the onion, and mince the garlic. Add these ingredients to the large bowl with the asparagus.
• Add the avocado oil, lemon zest, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
• Toss everything together until the ingredients are combined and everything is coated in oil and seasonings.
• Divide the chicken and asparagus mixture between the two to four sheets of aluminum foil laying on a flat surface. Fold the edges and sides of the foil, creating a sealed packet.

Baking Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit while preparing the foil packets.
• Place the foil packets on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (or 180 for thighs).

Grilling Instructions:

• Preheat a gas grill to a medium-high heat setting (350 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit). If using a charcoal grill, heat the coals 20 minutes before you intend to cook. Spread the hot coals over one section of the bottom of the grill.
• Divide chicken and asparagus mixture between 4 foil packets (rather than two) and use two layers of aluminum foil for easy flipping.
• Grill over indirect heat with the lid down on the grill for 8 minutes. Flip the packets and grill for another 5-6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

Serve Foil Packet Chicken:

• Carefully open the packets using tongs to prevent hot steam from getting a hand.
• Insert a digital thermometer into the center of several pieces of chicken to spot check their temperature.
• Use a spoon to separate some of the pieces of chicken as they tend to stick together during the baking process.
• Serve chicken and asparagus foil packs with any additional side dishes such as salad or roasted veggies, and enjoy!