Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
If you're looking for a simple meal that's packed with sweet and savory flavors while keeping cleanup to a minimum, these Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are an excellent choice. Tender chicken breasts are baked together with colorful vegetables, juicy pineapple, and a rich teriyaki glaze, allowing every ingredient to cook in its own flavorful juices.
Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or even outdoor grilling, this recipe delivers a complete meal in a convenient foil packet.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut two large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil and place them on a flat work surface.
- Lightly grease the center of each foil sheet with a small amount of olive oil.
- Place one chicken breast in the center of each sheet.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the pineapple chunks, sliced bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini around and over each chicken breast.
- Drizzle the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
- Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top.
- Fold the foil tightly around the ingredients, sealing all edges to create leak-proof packets.
Before opening the packets, there's one simple step that helps keep the chicken extra juicy while allowing the vegetables to become perfectly tender.
