Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
This easy recipe combines tender chicken and sweet pineapple in foil packets, creating a perfect weeknight dinner or barbecue option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 2 sheets of aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lay out two large sheets of aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey (if using), garlic powder, and ginger powder.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in the center of the foil, pour sauce over it, and add pineapple chunks around it.
- Fold foil tightly to create packets, sealing in moisture.
- Cook on grill for 25-30 minutes or in oven for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Carefully open packets, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve.
Notes
If using canned pineapple, drain it well to prevent sogginess. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg