Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

 Time

  • Prep: 10 minutes
  • Cook: 25–30 minutes
  • Total: ~40 minutes

 Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Aluminum foil

(Optional: onion, broccoli, sesame seeds for garnish)

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. Prepare foil
    • Cut 2 large sheets of aluminum foil and lay them flat.
  3. Assemble packets
    • Place one chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet
    • Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper
    • Add pineapple, bell pepper, carrot, zucchini on top
  4. Add sauce
    • Pour teriyaki sauce evenly over everything
  5. Seal
    • Fold the foil tightly to create sealed packets
  6. Cook
    • Place on a baking tray
    • Bake for 25–30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (75°C inside)
  7. Serve
    • Carefully open (steam is hot!)
    • Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds

 Tips

  • You can cook these on the grill instead of the oven for a smoky flavor
  • Foil packets lock in moisture, making the chicken juicy and tender
  • Add rice or noodles on the side for a full meal

 Why You’ll Love It

  • One-pan (actually zero-pan!) meal
  • Sweet + savory flavor combo
  • Super easy cleanup

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