Name: Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained); 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons; 1 small red onion, cut into chunks; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Sesame seeds and chopped scallions, for garnish (optional); 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced

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Moist chicken and crisp vegetables with sweet pineapple chunks all coated in a thick teriyaki sauce- what more could you want? These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are the easiest dinner recipe ever.

Whether you grill, bake, or even cook them over a campfire, these foil packets are a high-flavor, low-mess meal that is also conveniently wrapped. This recipe is a sure-footed winner whether you are planning a weeknight meal or an alfresco party.

What are Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets?

Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are single-serving meal packets that consist of chicken, fresh pineapple, and vegetables seasoned and wrapped in foil and cooked in the oven, on the grill, or even over a campfire.

The packets seal in moisture and flavor, the teriyaki sauce caramelizes perfectly, and everything remains juicy and tender. It is a whole meal with very little clean up and loads of flavor in each bite.

The First Time That I Tried Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

The first time I prepared these foil packets was on a camping weekend. I had to prepare all the ingredients at home since I only had a few pots and pans and no kitchen to use, so I just tossed the foil packets on the campfire grill.

We could never forget the aroma of the teriyaki and pineapple cooking together–and when we opened the packets, the steam yielded to perfectly cooked chicken, sweet fruit, and crisp-tender vegetables. Since then, it has become one of my favorite dishes at home and in the wild.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 zucchini, sliced into half moons

1 small red onion, cut into chunks

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Sesame seeds and chopped scallions, for garnish (optional)

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions To Make Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

1. Make Teriyaki Sauce

Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to a small saucepan. Simmer on medium heat. Combine the cornstarch and water, and add the mixture to the sauce. Bring to a simmer and thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Take off the heat and allow to cool a little.

2. Prep and Preheat

Heat the oven to 400°F (200 °C) or prepare your grill for a medium heat. Tear 4 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (or use 2 layers of regular foil) and lightly spray or oil.

3. Put the Packets Together

Toss chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, and a couple of spoonfuls of the teriyaki sauce in a large bowl. Toss to coat.

Pour the mixture into the foil sheets equally. Pour additional teriyaki sauce on each heap. Put the ingredients in the foil and close tightly to make packets.

4. Bake the Packets

Oven: Bake foil packets on a baking sheet at 350 degrees for 2025 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked.

Grill: Cook packets on the grill 1520 minutes, turning once.

Campfire: Cook over hot coals or on a grill grate approximately 20 minutes, turning occasionally.

5. To Serve and Garnish

Very carefully open the packets (be careful of steam!). Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cut scallions, and serve hot. They are good right out of the foil or on top of a bed of rice or noodles.

Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets Recipe

Why You’ll Love It

Grill or bake it- Versatile cooking

Sweet and savory duo- Pineapple and teriyaki are a taste fantasy

Easy cleanup – No pans, no problem!

Customize it easily – Mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, or even shrimp

Campfire friendly- Suitable to be use on camping or outdoor cookouts

Success Tips

Chop everything equally: This will help in cooking everything at the same rate.

Heavy-duty foil: Or use two layers of regular foil to avoid tearing.

Marinate (optional): Chicken may be marinated in the sauce up to 30 minutes to develop more flavor.

No overstuffing: It is preferable to prepare more packets than to overstuff one.

Variations

Spicy Kick: To the teriyaki sauce, add a splash of sriracha or red pepper flakes.

Low-carb: Omit the pineapple or substitute with cauliflower florets.

Shrimp Version: Replace chicken with shrimp, and the cook time will be reduced by 5-7 minutes.

Vegetarian: Replace the meat with tofu or chickpeas.

Final Thoughts

Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are a trifecta of taste, simplicity, and flexibility. Regardless of whether you are meal prepping at home, going to a BBQ, or cooking over a campfire, these packets provide tasty results with minimal effort. They are juicy, colourful, nutritious, and full of flavour in each bite. Prepare them, and you might be surprised how they can become a new family favorite!

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