Description
These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for summer grilling or baking in the oven. The combination of sweet pineapple, savory teriyaki sauce, and tender chicken makes for a flavorful and colorful dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or set the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion with teriyaki sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among the foil sheets and fold each into a sealed packet.
- Cook: Place the foil packets on the grill or a baking sheet in the oven. Cook for 18–20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the packets (watch for steam) and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- You can swap chicken for shrimp or tofu.
- Make ahead for meal prep or camping trips—just keep chilled until ready to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
