Description
Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets combine juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory teriyaki sauce in an easy, no-mess dinner perfect for oven or grill. Customizable, flavorful, and quick to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat grill to medium-high.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Packets: Cut four 12×12-inch squares of foil. On each, place chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, and optional veggies. Drizzle with sauce.
- Seal: Fold foil over ingredients and seal edges tightly to form packets.
- Cook: Grill 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, or bake on a sheet for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve: Carefully open packets, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Cut chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or carrots if desired.
- Prepare packets ahead and refrigerate until cooking time.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or microwave; best within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled/Baked
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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