Ooo, cozy + delicious combo 😋
Here’s an easy, no-fuss version of Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets—perfect for oven, grill, or even campfire vibes.
🍍 Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1½ lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red/yellow work great)
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp grated ginger (optional but 🔥)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: green onions, sesame seeds
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep
Preheat:
- Oven: 400°F (205°C)
- Grill: Medium-high heat
Tear 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil.
2. Assemble
Divide evenly on each foil sheet:
- Chicken
- Pineapple
- Bell peppers & onion
Drizzle with oil, season lightly with salt & pepper, then spoon teriyaki sauce over everything.
Fold foil into sealed packets (leave a little space inside for steam).
3. Cook
- Oven: 25–30 minutes
- Grill: 15–20 minutes, flipping once
Chicken should be cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
4. Finish
Carefully open packets (hot steam!).
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve as-is or over:
- Steamed rice 🍚
- Coconut rice 🥥
- Cauliflower rice 🥦
- Noodles 🍜
💡 Pro Tips
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- Add snap peas or broccoli for more crunch
- Want sticky sauce? Open packets for the last 5 minutes to let it thicken
- Watching sugar? Use a low-sugar teriyaki or soy sauce + honey combo
If you want, I can:
- Make it meal-prep friendly
- Convert it to air fryer
- Give a homemade teriyaki sauce
- Make it spicy or low-carb
Just tell me 👌
