Here’s a sweet, savory, and super easy Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets—perfect for baking, grilling, or camping with almost zero cleanup.
🍍🍗 Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets
🛒 Ingredients (serves 2–4):
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional but great)
- ½ small onion, sliced
Teriyaki sauce:
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional but recommended)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)
Optional garnish:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat
- Oven: 400°F (200°C)
- OR grill: medium-high heat
2. Make teriyaki sauce
Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
(If you want thicker sauce, add cornstarch slurry and heat until slightly thickened.)
3. Assemble packets
Tear large sheets of foil.
Divide chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, broccoli, and onion evenly.
Pour teriyaki sauce over each portion.
4. Seal tightly
Fold foil into sealed packets, leaving a little space for steam.
5. Cook
- Oven: 25–30 minutes
- Grill: 18–25 minutes, turning once halfway
Chicken should be fully cooked and juicy.
6. Serve
Carefully open packets (steam will be hot).
Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
🍽️ What it tastes like:
- Juicy chicken
- Sweet caramelized pineapple
- Savory, sticky teriyaki glaze
- Light smoky flavor if grilled
🔄 Variations:
- Spicy version: Add sriracha or chili flakes
- Low-carb: Serve without rice or add cauliflower rice inside packet
- Rice packets: Add pre-cooked rice inside for a full meal
- Vegetarian: Swap chicken for tofu or mushrooms
💡 Tip:
Don’t overfill packets—steam needs space to circulate for even cooking.