Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are packed with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp vegetables, all coated in a rich teriyaki glaze. This quick and easy dinner recipe is perfect for grilling or baking, making it a healthy recipe for busy weeknights. Try this simple high-protein meal today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes (baking) / 15-20 minutes (grilling)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled, Baked
- Cuisine: Asian, Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
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1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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1 zucchini, sliced
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2 green onions, chopped
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Aluminum foil for wrapping
Instructions
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Prepare the Packets:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat a grill to medium-high.
Cut 4 large pieces of aluminum foil (about 12 inches each). -
Season the Chicken:
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with teriyaki sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. -
Assemble the Packets:
Divide the pineapple chunks, bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, and green onions evenly among the foil sheets.
Add the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables. -
Seal and Cook:
Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal the edges tightly to form packets.
Place the packets on a baking sheet (for oven) or directly on the grill.
Bake for 25 minutes or grill for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F/75°C).
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Serve:
Carefully open the packets (watch for steam!).
Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds (optional) and serve hot.
Notes
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You can adjust the vegetables in the foil packets to suit your preferences. Try adding broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms for more variety.
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For extra flavor, drizzle a little extra teriyaki sauce on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg