Description
Sizzling Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets bring island flavors to your summer grill. Juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and tangy barbecue sauce create a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave on warm evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500 grams or 1.1 pounds)
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 200 grams (about 1 cup) fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Serving Options:
- Cooked white rice or coconut rice
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 200C (400F) or fire up the grill to medium-high heat, preparing for a sizzling culinary adventure.
- Craft four generously sized aluminum foil canvases, each measuring approximately 12×12 inches, ready to cradle a flavor-packed meal.
- Whisk together a vibrant marinade in a small bowl, blending barbecue sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper into a harmonious mixture.
- Centralize a succulent chicken breast on each foil sheet, positioning it as the star of the packet.
- Lavishly brush each chicken breast with the aromatic sauce, ensuring every crevice is coated with the flavor-rich blend.
- Artfully scatter pineapple chunks, sliced bell peppers, and crimson onion atop the chicken, creating a colorful medley of ingredients.
- Drizzle any remaining sauce over the ensemble, amplifying the dish’s taste profile.
- Carefully fold the foil edges, creating a tight seal that will trap the steam and infuse the ingredients with intense flavors.
- Depending on your cooking method, bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or grill over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 75C (165F).
- Delicately unfurl the foil packets, allowing a burst of aromatic steam to escape, signaling the dish’s readiness.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro as a final flourish, and serve alongside steamed rice and zesty lime wedges for a complete tropical-inspired feast.
Notes
- Customize the sauce by mixing different barbecue styles for unique flavor profiles, like smoky chipotle or sweet honey-based sauces.
- Ensure even cooking by cutting chicken and vegetables into uniform sizes, promoting consistent heat distribution and preventing undercooked sections.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and leakage during grilling or baking, maintaining the integrity of the delicious packet contents.
- Transform this recipe into a low-carb option by replacing rice with cauliflower rice or serving over zucchini noodles for a lighter meal alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg