Teriyaki chicken and pineapple foil packets

Oh, great choice! 🍍🍗 Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are a sweet–savory, juicy, no-fuss meal — perfect for grilling, baking, or even camping. You get tender chicken, caramelized pineapple, and veggies all in one tidy packet with almost no cleanup.

Here’s a delicious, balanced version 👇

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🍍 Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25–30 min

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🧂 Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)

• 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 2 cups broccoli florets (optional)

• ½ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade; recipe below)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional, for extra savory flavor)

• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: green onions & sesame seeds for garnish

• Cooked rice or noodles for serving

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🍯 Quick Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (optional)

In a small saucepan, whisk together:

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (to thicken)
  Simmer for 2–3 minutes until glossy.

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven or grill

   • Oven: 400°F (200°C)

   • Grill: Medium-high heat

2. Assemble the foil packets

   • Tear 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×18 inches).

   • Lightly spray or brush with oil.

   • Place one chicken breast in the center of each sheet.

   • Surround with pineapple, bell pepper, onion, and broccoli.

3. Add sauce

   • Spoon about 2–3 tbsp of teriyaki sauce over each chicken breast.

   • Drizzle lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Seal the packets

   • Fold the long sides up and over the food, then fold the edges to seal tightly — leave a bit of space inside for steam.

5. Cook

   • Oven: Bake for 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).

   • Grill: Cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

6. Serve

   • Carefully open the packets (watch for steam!).

   • Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

   • Serve over steamed rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce and juices over the top.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Add heat: Mix a little sriracha or chili flakes into the teriyaki sauce.

• Make it low-carb: Skip the rice and add more veggies like zucchini or snap peas.

• Meal prep idea: Assemble packets ahead of time and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.

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Would you like me to give you a sheet pan version (same flavors, no foil) or a campfire version next?