Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets Recipe
These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for a summer dinner. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers are marinated in a flavorful teriyaki sauce, then grilled or baked to perfection in convenient foil packets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Prepare the Foil Packets: Preheat the grill or oven. Divide the marinated chicken, bell peppers, pineapple, and onion among four foil sheets. Seal the packets tightly.
- Cook the Packets: Grill or bake for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve: Open the packets carefully and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare these packets ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- For extra flavor, briefly grill the pineapple before adding it to the packet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
