Here’s a delicious, easy-to-make Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets recipe — juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, crisp veggies, and sticky-sweet teriyaki sauce, all steamed to perfection in a foil pouch. Great for grilling, baking, or even campfire cooking!
🍍🍗 Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20–25 min
🛒 Ingredients:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 small red onion, sliced
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1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
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2–3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
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Aluminum foil (heavy-duty preferred)
🍶 Homemade Teriyaki Sauce (or use store-bought):
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1/3 cup soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (or 1/2 tsp ground)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (to thicken)
→ Cook sauce ingredients in a small saucepan until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep Foil:
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Cut 4 large pieces of foil (about 12×16 inches each).
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Spray lightly with cooking spray or brush with oil.
2. Assemble Packets:
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Divide chicken evenly among the foil sheets.
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Top with bell peppers, red onion, and pineapple chunks.
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Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of teriyaki sauce over each portion.
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Fold the foil over the ingredients and seal tightly to make packets.
3. Cook:
🔥 On the Grill:
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Preheat to medium-high heat.
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Place foil packets on grill grates.
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Cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F / 74°C).
🔥 In the Oven:
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Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
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Place foil packets on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
🔥 Over a Campfire:
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Cook over hot coals for about 15–18 minutes, turning once.
4. Serve:
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Carefully open packets (watch for steam).
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Serve as-is, or over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Add-ins: Zucchini, snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn
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Spicy kick? Add a little sriracha or chili flakes to the teriyaki
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Make-ahead: Assemble packets in advance and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking