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Foil Packets: Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple

First made for Camping June 2025. Easy and good flavor.

Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/2 c. low sodium soy sauce (Kikkoman)
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 2 Tbls. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbls. sesame oil
  • 2 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 t. grated fresh ginger (or ground)
  • Slurry: 1 Tbls. cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbls. COLD water, for thickening

Foil Packets

  • 1-1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 c. fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into chunks or strips (or variety of colors: orange, red, yellow, green)
  • 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges
  • 1 c. broccoli florets (optional, for extra veggies)
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Garnish Options

  • sesame seeds
  • green onions (chopped)
  • fresh cilantro
  • drizzle of low sodium soy sauce, optional

Instructions

Teriyaki Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking until the sauce thickens (about 1–2 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Assemble Foil Packets: In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces (patted dry), pineapple, bell pepper, onion and broccoli and half the teriyaki sauce. Toss to combine.

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or preheat your oven to 400 degrees, if baking).

Tear off 4 large sheets of aluminum foil (about 12x12 inches each).

Divide the chicken, pineapple, bell pepper, onion, and broccoli mixture evenly among the foil sheets. Sprinkle with a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick, if desired.

Drizzle the remaining teriyaki sauce generously over each packet, ensuring everything is well-coated.

Seal the Packets: Fold the edges of the foil together to create a sealed packet, leaving a little room inside for steam to circulate. Double-check that the packets are tightly sealed to prevent leaks during cooking.

GRILL METHOD: Place the packets on the preheated grill (medium-high heat) and cook for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender.

OVEN METHOD: Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated 400-degree oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

To Serve: Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for hot steam) and transfer the contents to plates, over steamed rice for a complete meal.

Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or fresh cilantro for an extra pop of flavor and color. If desired, drizzle a little low sodium soy sauce over all.

NOTE: Makes 4