Yum choice 😋 — Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are easy, juicy, and perfect for oven, grill, or campfire. Here’s a simple, foolproof version.
🍍 Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs (cubed)
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- ½–¾ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic (minced or powder)
- ½ tsp ginger (optional but great)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, green onions
🔪 Prep
- Heat oven to 400°F (205°C)
(or preheat grill to medium-high). - Cut 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Add pineapple, peppers, onion, and teriyaki sauce. Mix well.
📦 Assemble
- Divide mixture evenly in the center of each foil sheet.
- Fold foil tightly into packets (seal well to keep juices in).
🔥 Cook
Oven:
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C)
Grill:
- Grill over medium heat 12–15 minutes per side, turning once
Carefully open packets — steam will escape!
🍽️ Serve With
- Steamed rice or coconut rice
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower rice
- Or straight from the packet (zero dishes 🙌)
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Add broccoli or snap peas for more veggies
- Swap teriyaki for sweet chili sauce or soy + honey
- Finish under the broiler 2–3 min (open packet) for caramelized edges
If you want, I can:
- Make it meal-prep friendly
- Turn it into a slow cooker or sheet-pan version
- Share a homemade teriyaki sauce (less sugar)
Just say the word 🍴✨