🍍🍗 Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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1 ½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 small red onion, sliced
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1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
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1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade – recipe below)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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Optional garnish: chopped green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges
🍯 Optional Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
(Makes about 1/2 cup)
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
To make: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to simmer and whisk until slightly thickened (2–3 mins).
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
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Grill: Preheat to medium-high.
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Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).
2. Assemble packets
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Tear 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil (about 12×18 inches each).
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Lightly spray with nonstick spray or brush with oil.
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In the center of each, layer:
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1 chicken breast
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Salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil
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Bell peppers, onion, pineapple, and broccoli (if using)
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About 2–3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
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3. Seal the packets
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Fold long sides of foil over the filling, then fold in the ends to create a tightly sealed packet.
4. Cook
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Grill: Place packets on grill and cook for 18–22 minutes, turning once halfway.
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Oven: Bake on a sheet pan for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
5. Serve
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Carefully open foil (watch the steam!)
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Drizzle with more teriyaki sauce if desired
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Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a squeeze of lime
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Serve as-is or over rice, noodles, or quinoa
🔄 Variations
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Low-carb: Swap rice for cauliflower rice or just load up on veggies.
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Spicy kick: Add a few red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
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Vegetarian: Use tofu instead of chicken, and skip honey for vegan sauce.
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Meal prep: Assemble ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
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