Description
Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets bring Hawaiian-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Grilled or baked, these packets seal in juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory sauce, promising a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Additional Item:
- Aluminum foil, for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C), ensuring a hot cooking environment for the teriyaki chicken packets.
- Lay out two large aluminum foil sheets on a clean, flat surface, preparing them for packet assembly.
- Position a chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet, creating a foundation for the meal.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Distribute pineapple chunks, bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini slices evenly on top of the seasoned chicken.
- Pour teriyaki sauce generously over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully fold and crimp the foil edges, creating a tight seal that will trap moisture and flavors.
- Transfer the sealed packets onto a baking sheet, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F (75C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a moment before carefully opening the packets to release steam.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a burst of color and additional flavor.
- Serve immediately while the teriyaki chicken and pineapple are hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent tearing and ensure juicy, well-sealed packets during cooking.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional teriyaki sauce with a tamari or coconut aminos-based alternative.
- Consider marinating chicken beforehand in teriyaki sauce for deeper flavor infusion and more tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg