Description
These Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets deliver bold flavor with tropical vibes and minimal cleanup. Juicy chicken thighs, caramelized teriyaki glaze, sweet pineapple, and vibrant veggies come together in one convenient foil wrap. Whether you bake or grill them, they’re a perfect solution for busy weeknights or relaxed summer cookouts. It’s a quick dinner, easy recipe, and food idea that’s both healthy and satisfying. Great for easy dinner ideas, meal prep, or backyard grilling.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 small red onion sliced
1/3 cup thick teriyaki sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons green onions chopped (for garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F or grill to medium-high.
2. Tear 4 large foil sheets and place one chicken thigh on each.
3. Add pineapple, bell pepper, and red onion on top of chicken.
4. Drizzle each with teriyaki sauce and sesame oil.
5. Sprinkle minced garlic over all packets.
6. Seal foil tightly to trap steam.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or grill for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.
8. Carefully open foil packets and top with green onions and sesame seeds.
9. Serve over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
Use heavy-duty foil to avoid tearing and leaking juices.
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes before assembling packets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, grilled chicken, pineapple chicken, foil packet recipe, teriyaki chicken