Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup teriyaki sauce
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (or canned chunks, drained)
1 large bell pepper (any color), sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: Sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C) or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken pieces, teriyaki sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until the chicken is well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Step 3: Tear off four large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (approximately 12×12 inches each).
Step 4: Divide the marinated chicken evenly among the centers of the four foil pieces.
Step 5: Top the chicken in each packet with an equal amount of diced pineapple, sliced bell pepper, and sliced onion.
Step 6: Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the vegetables in each packet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7: Bring the long sides of each foil piece together over the food and fold them down several times to create a tight seam. Then, fold in the short ends tightly to completely seal the packet. Ensure no gaps for steam to escape.
Step 8: Place the sealed foil packets directly on the preheated grill grates or on a baking sheet in the oven.
Step 9: Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Step 10: Carefully remove the packets from the heat. Let them rest for 1-2 minutes before cautiously opening (watch out for hot steam).
Step 11: Serve the contents of the packets directly or transfer to plates. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or cilantro if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade. Ensure your foil packets are tightly sealed to trap all the delicious juices and steam for tender, flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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