Description
Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets bring a burst of tropical flavor to your table with minimal effort. This easy recipe features tender chicken marinated in savory teriyaki sauce, sweet pineapple, and vibrant vegetables—all sealed in foil for mess-free cooking. Perfect for grilling or baking, these foil packets are ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering a delicious meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
Instructions
- 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces; season with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and pineapple juice.
- 4. On large sheets of aluminum foil, layer chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, and zucchini. Drizzle with marinade.
- 5. Seal the foil packets tightly to trap steam.
- 6. Grill or bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg