Description
Sizzling Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets bring island-inspired flavors to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Grilled or baked, these packets lock in juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory teriyaki sauce, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Wrapping:
- Aluminum foil for wrapping
Instructions
- Arrange aluminum foil sheets on the countertop, creating a foundation for individual culinary parcels.
- Position chicken breasts centrally on each foil sheet, ensuring even placement and brushing with olive oil while seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Artfully distribute pineapple chunks, vibrant red bell pepper slices, thinly cut carrot pieces, and zucchini rounds atop the seasoned chicken.
- Generously drizzle teriyaki sauce across the ingredients, ensuring comprehensive flavor coverage.
- Carefully fold and crimp foil edges, creating tightly sealed packets that will trap moisture and concentrate flavors during cooking.
- Transfer assembled packets onto a baking sheet, then slide into a preheated 400F (200C) oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Verify chicken’s doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 165F (75C), which guarantees safe and succulent protein.
- Delicately open foil packets, allowing steam to escape, and sprinkle freshly chopped green onions as a final aromatic garnish before serving.
Notes
- Swap protein easily by using tofu, salmon, or shrimp for different dietary preferences and exciting flavor variations.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium teriyaki sauce or creating a homemade version with reduced salt content.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing multiple packets simultaneously and storing them in the refrigerator for quick weeknight dinners.
- Customize vegetable selections based on seasonal availability or personal taste, ensuring maximum flexibility and enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg