Description
This Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are baked together with fresh pineapple chunks and a medley of colorful vegetables, all smothered in a savory teriyaki sauce and sealed in foil to lock in moisture and flavor. The dish combines sweet, savory, and tangy elements for a balanced and delicious meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauces and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- Aluminum foil for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the foil packets.
- Prepare foil pieces: Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat on your countertop for assembling the packets.
- Assemble chicken: Place each chicken breast in the center of a foil piece, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add toppings: Evenly distribute pineapple chunks, sliced bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini over each chicken breast.
- Add teriyaki sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables to ensure flavor infusion during baking.
- Seal packets: Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken and vegetables to create airtight sealed packets, which will steam the contents as they cook.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), ensuring it is fully cooked and tender.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets, watching out for steam, then garnish with chopped green onions before serving your flavorful and juicy teriyaki chicken meal.
Notes
- Make sure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) for safety.
- You can customize the vegetables based on preference or seasonality.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Using fresh pineapple adds natural sweetness and moisture, but canned pineapple can be used as an alternative.
- Be cautious when opening the foil packets as steam might escape rapidly.
