Description
These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are a delicious and easy meal perfect for grilling or baking. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory veggies are cooked together in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, all wrapped up in convenient foil packets for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
Marinade and Seasonings:
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 4 sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil
Additional:
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill or Oven: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine chicken, bell peppers, onion, pineapple chunks, olive oil, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Divide the mixture evenly among the aluminum foil sheets. Fold and seal each packet securely, leaving room for steam to circulate.
- Cook the Packets: Place the packets on the grill or in the oven and cook for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the packets, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use pre-marinated teriyaki chicken for extra flavor or tofu as a vegetarian option.
- These packets are great for camping or meal prep and can be served over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
