Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and crisp bell peppers toss together in a rich teriyaki sauce and steam inside foil packets to seal in all the flavor. It makes dinner virtually mess-free—perfect for easy weeknight oven baking or outdoor grill nights.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- ½ medium red onion, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- ¾ cup teriyaki sauce (thick style preferred)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- Garnish: sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep Equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Cut four 12×18-inch sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Mix Sauce & Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, broccoli, and red onion. Toss well until everything is evenly coated in the sauce mixture.
- Assemble Foil Packets: Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture evenly among the center of the four foil sheets.
- Fold & Seal: Bring the long sides of the foil together over the center and fold down twice to seal. Fold the two short ends up tightly to lock in the steam and juices.
- Cook:
- Oven: Place foil packets on a large baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Grill: Place packets directly on grill grates, cover, and cook for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping carefully halfway through.
- Garnish & Serve: Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for hot steam!). Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over cooked white rice or jasmine rice.
Pro Tips for Success
- Use Heavy-Duty Foil: Regular aluminum foil tears easily when flipping or sealing, which lets the flavorful juices leak out.
- Size Everything Equally: Keep the chicken chunks around 1-inch to ensure they cook completely at the exact same time the vegetables soften