Description
Enjoy the tropical flavors of Hawaiian BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets, an easy-to-make, flavorful meal combining tender chicken, juicy pineapple, colorful veggies, and smoky barbecue sauce, perfect for grilling or oven baking. Ideal for summer dinners, picnics, and camping trips!
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Red bell pepper, diced
- Red onion, diced
- Barbecue sauce
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Aluminum foil
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F.
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Tear large sheets of aluminum foil and place them on a flat surface.
- In the center of each foil sheet, layer chicken, pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Drizzle barbecue sauce generously over the mixture.
- Fold foil over the mixture, sealing the packets tightly.
- Place packets on the grill or a baking sheet if using the oven.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open packets (watch out for steam) and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Mix up the veggies—try zucchini, snap peas, or carrots.
- Prepare packets a few hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
