Description
Experience a burst of flavors with these Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets. Juicy chicken and sweet pineapple are marinated in a savory teriyaki sauce, then grilled to perfection for an effortless, mouthwatering meal. Perfect for picnics or family dinners, these foil packets make cooking and cleanup a breeze while delivering an impressive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- Aluminum foil
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and pineapple into hearty chunks.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, pineapple juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Add chicken and pineapple to the marinade; coat well and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Cut large sheets of aluminum foil; place chicken and pineapple mixture in the center of each sheet.
- Fold up the sides tightly but leave space for steam; crimp edges securely.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) and cook packets for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for variety. Add colorful veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for extra crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat before serving.