Description
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets deliver a deliciously easy meal bursting with tropical flavors. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, vibrant bell peppers, and tangy BBQ sauce are wrapped in foil to lock in juices. Perfect for grilling, baking, or campfires, this recipe offers a fuss-free, family-friendly dish with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Protein
- Chicken breasts or thighs, boneless and skinless, about 1.5 pounds
Fruits and Vegetables
- Fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup
- Bell peppers, 1 cup sliced (any color)
- Red onion, 1 medium, sliced
Seasonings and Sauces
- Barbecue sauce, 1/2 cup (smoky or sweet)
- Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
- Salt, 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
- Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Slice bell peppers and red onion, and chop fresh pineapple into chunks to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption.
- Season the Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly.
- Assemble the Foil Packets: Lay out large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Evenly divide chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion among the sheets. Spoon a generous amount of BBQ sauce over each packet. Seal packets tightly to lock in juices.
- Cook the Foil Packets: Place packets on a preheated grill, bake in a 400°F oven, or cook over campfire coals for 20-25 minutes. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Serve and Enjoy: Carefully open foil packets to avoid steam. Serve hot, enjoying the tender chicken paired with caramelized pineapple and veggies.
Notes
- Use heavy-duty foil to prevent tearing and retain juices.
- Don’t over-sauce to avoid soggy packets; balance is key.
- Preheat grill or oven for even cooking and juiciness.
- Always check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Allow packets to rest a few minutes after cooking to redistribute juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling, Baking, Campfire Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet (approximate)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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