Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

Foil packet meals are perfect for quick dinners or easy outdoor cooking. They keep the chicken incredibly juicy while infusing it with the sweet flavors of teriyaki and fresh pineapple. Plus, cleanup takes less than a minute.

Cooking Time and Serving

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients List

4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized cubes
2 cups of fresh pineapple chunks
1 large sweet bell pepper chopped into bite sized pieces
1 medium red onion chopped into bite sized pieces
1 cup of high quality teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds for garnish
2 chopped green onions for garnish
4 large sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil

How to Make

Step 1: Heat Your Cooking Surface

Preheat your outdoor grill to medium high heat, or turn your kitchen oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2: Mix the Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken breasts, fresh pineapple chunks, chopped bell pepper, and chopped red onion. Pour the olive oil and the teriyaki sauce over everything. Toss gently with a large spoon until every single piece is well coated.

Step 3: Prepare the Foil Sheets

Lay your four sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil flat on your clean kitchen counter.

Step 4: Divide the Mixture

Divide the chicken and pineapple mixture evenly among the four foil sheets. Place the food right in the center of each sheet of foil.

Step 5: Seal the Packets

Bring the top and bottom edges of the foil together over the food. Fold them down tightly two times to create a seal. Fold the left and right sides inward tightly to ensure no juices can leak out during the cooking process.

Step 6: Cook the Food

Place the sealed packets onto your hot grill or onto a baking sheet inside your oven. Cook for 20 minutes. If you are using an oven, you can open one packet carefully at the 18 minute mark to check if the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Carefully open the packets, keeping your face away from the hot steam that escapes. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top before serving.

Writer Notes

If you want a little bit of heat to balance out the sweet pineapple, you can toss a few red pepper flakes into the mixing bowl before sealing the packets.

To turn this into a full meal, you can serve these sweet packets right over a warm bed of cooked white rice or brown rice. The extra teriyaki sauce from the packet will soak into the rice beautifully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned pineapple instead of fresh pineapple?

Yes, canned pineapple chunks work perfectly fine. Just make sure to drain all the juice from the can completely before mixing the fruit with the chicken so your packets do not get too watery.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can assemble these packets up to 8 hours in advance and keep them in your refrigerator until you are ready to cook.

What if I do not have heavy duty foil?

If you only have regular aluminum foil, use two layers of foil for each packet to prevent any tearing or leaking.

Nutrition Facts

Here is the nutrition information per single foil packet serving.

Disclaimer

Please enjoy this meal in moderation as part of your regular diet. If you have known allergies to soy, wheat, or pineapple, check your teriyaki sauce labels carefully or avoid this dish. Always ensure chicken reaches a safe internal temperature before eating.