Oooh, great choice 😋 These are easy, juicy, sweet-savory, and basically clean themselves up. Here’s a full, foolproof recipe for Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets—oven, grill, or campfire friendly.
🍍 Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20–25 minutes
- Total: ~35 minutes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple, chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
- Lime wedges
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep the Foil
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) OR heat grill to medium-high.
- Tear 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
2. Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine:
- Chicken
- Pineapple
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Teriyaki sauce
Toss until everything is well coated.
3. Assemble Packets
- Divide mixture evenly among foil sheets.
- Fold foil tightly into sealed packets (leave a little space inside for steam).
4. Cook
Oven:
- Bake for 22–25 minutes
- Open foil and broil 2–3 minutes for caramelization (optional)
Grill:
- Grill for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through
Chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) internally.
🍚 How to Serve
- Over steamed rice or coconut rice
- With quinoa or cauliflower rice
- Straight from the foil (no judgment 😄)
⭐ Pro Tips
- Chicken thighs = juicier than breasts
- Fresh pineapple caramelizes better than canned
- Add broccoli or snap peas for extra veg
- For extra glaze: brush with more teriyaki after cooking
🌶️ Variations
- Spicy: Add sriracha or red pepper flakes
- Low-sugar: Use reduced-sugar teriyaki
- Hawaiian: Add a splash of pineapple juice + soy sauce
If you want, I can also give you:
- A meal-prep version (freezer-friendly)
- A homemade 5-minute teriyaki sauce
- Or a sheet-pan version (no foil)
Just tell me 🍽️✨
