Description
This Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets recipe offers a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with fresh pineapple and colorful vegetables, all cooked to perfection in the oven. Wrapped in foil to lock in juices and flavors, this meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, healthy option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Fruit
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Other
- Aluminum foil for wrapping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the foil packets.
- Prepare Foil: Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat on your countertop, providing a base to assemble 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 evenly.
- Add Fruit and Vegetables: Top each chicken breast with pineapple chunks, red bell pepper slices, carrot slices, and zucchini slices for a colorful and flavorful combination.
- Apply Teriyaki Sauce: Pour the teriyaki sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables to infuse the dish with savory sweetness.
- Create Foil Packets: Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken and vegetables to tightly seal the packets, locking in moisture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), indicating it is fully cooked.
- Serve: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns and garnish with chopped green onions before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly by checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Feel free to substitute teriyaki sauce with a homemade version for a healthier option.
- If you prefer more vegetables, you can add mushrooms or snap peas to the packets.
- Use heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent leakage during baking.
- Leftover foil packets can be refrigerated and eaten the next day, reheated in the oven wrapped in foil.
