Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets

🍍 Sweet, savory, and smoky grilled goodness with ZERO cleanup! Perfect for summer BBQs, camping, or easy weeknight dinners.

🍽️ Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken & Marinade:

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

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

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Packets:

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

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• Cooked rice (for serving)

🔥 Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper in a bowl.

   • Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate 30 mins to 2 hours (or overnight for max flavor).

2. Prep the Foil Packets:

   • Tear off 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil (or double-layer regular foil).

   • Divide pineapple, bell pepper, and onion evenly among the sheets.

   • Place a chicken thigh on each pile of veggies, then drizzle with extra marinade.

3. Seal & Cook:

   • Fold foil into tight packets (leave room for steam).

   • Grill: Cook over medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) for 20-25 mins until chicken hits 165°F (74°C).

   • Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 mins.

4. Serve:

   • Carefully open packets (steam will escape!).

   • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

   • Serve over rice with extra teriyaki drizzle.

💡 Pro Tips:

✅ No-Grill Option: Use a sheet pan (cover with foil for easy cleanup).
✅ Spice It Up: Add sriracha or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
✅ Veggie Swaps: Try zucchini, broccoli, or snap peas.

Why This Works:

• Pineapple tenderizes the chicken while adding caramelized sweetness.

• Foil locks in juices for ultra-tender meat.

• Zero dishes! Just toss the foil when done.

Perfect for: Camping trips, beach cookouts, or lazy dinners! 🌴🔥

Want it extra saucy? Simmer leftover marinade (boil 1 min first!) for dipping. 😋