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Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

Juicy chicken and caramelized pineapple glazed with teriyaki sauce, all cooked in convenient foil packets for easy cleanup.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 foil packets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil
  • Grill or oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet (if using oven)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your grill to medium heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut four large squares of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12x12 inches each.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
  4. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, roughly 1-2 inch chunks for even cooking.
  5. Place equal portions of chicken pieces in the center of each foil square.
  6. Distribute pineapple chunks evenly among the four packets, arranging them around and on top of the chicken.
  7. Pour the teriyaki sauce mixture over each packet, making sure all chicken and pineapple pieces are well coated.
  8. Sprinkle sliced green onions over each packet and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  9. Fold the foil by bringing the long sides together and folding them over multiple times to create a tight seal, then fold up the short ends in the same manner.
  10. Place sealed packets on the preheated grill or on a baking sheet in the oven.
  11. Cook for 20-25 minutes on the grill or 25-30 minutes in the oven, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  12. Carefully open one packet to check doneness, watching out for hot steam.
  13. Once cooked through, carefully open all packets and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  14. Serve immediately directly from the foil packets or transfer to plates with steamed rice or vegetables.

Notes

These packets can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to cook. For camping, place packets on a grate over campfire coals and cook for about 30 minutes. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.