Teriyaki Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets

 

Ingredients (Serves 2):

    2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

    1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

    1/4 cup teriyaki sauce

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1 red bell pepper, sliced

    1 carrot, thinly sliced

    1 zucchini, sliced

    2 green onions, chopped

    Salt and pepper, to taste

    Aluminum foil for wrapping

Instructions:

    Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

    Prepare Foil: Cut two large pieces of aluminum foil and lay them flat on your countertop.

    Season Chicken: Place each chicken breast in the center of a foil piece. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

    Add Veggies & Pineapple: Top each chicken breast with pineapple chunks, bell pepper slices, carrot slices, and zucchini slices.

    Pour Sauce: Evenly pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables.

    Seal Packets: Fold the sides of the foil over the chicken and vegetables to create a sealed packet.

    Bake: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

    Serve: Carefully open the foil packets (steam is hot!) and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Tips & Notes:

    Mix in your favorite vegetables for extra flavor.

    For a smoky flavor, you can cook these packets on a grill instead of the oven.

Nutritional Info (Approximate per serving):

    Calories: 350 kcal

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Cook Time: 30 minutes

    Total Time: 40 minutes

If you want, I can also make a quick version of this recipe in under 20 minutes using the same ingredients for a faster weeknight meal. Do you want me to do that?