Here’s a complete recipe for Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets — it’s easy, healthy, and perfect for grilling, baking, or even air frying! 🍍🍗
Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb total)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for thickening)
🍯 Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
(If using an air fryer, preheat to 375°F / 190°C.) - Make the sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 1–2 minutes).
- Remove from heat.
- Prepare foil packets:
- Cut 4 large sheets of aluminum foil (about 12×12 inches).
- Place 1 chicken breast in the center of each sheet.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Top with bell pepper, onion, broccoli, and pineapple chunks.
- Pour 2–3 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce over each.
- Seal the packets:
- Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken and vegetables.
- Seal tightly to make a packet.
- Cook:
- Grill: 20–25 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Oven: Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
- Air Fryer: Cook 20–22 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
- Serve:
- Carefully open packets (steam will escape).
- Drizzle with extra teriyaki sauce if desired.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
🍚 Serving Suggestions
- Serve over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice.
- Add a side of grilled corn, garlic noodles, or steamed veggies.
💡 Tips
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for faster cooking.
- Use store-bought teriyaki sauce if you’re short on time.
- These packets are perfect for meal prep — refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze uncooked for later use.
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