Description
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pineapple Foil Packets bring tender grilled chicken and sweet tropical flavors right to your backyard dinner table. Wrapping everything in foil makes cleanup a breeze while keeping all those delicious juices locked inside for a simple summer meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Primary Flavoring:
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 can pineapple chunks or 1½ cups fresh pineapple
Supporting Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse 4 chicken breasts under cold water and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Season each breast generously with salt and pepper.
- Slice 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 medium red onion into thin, uniform strips. If using fresh pineapple, chop it into 1-inch chunks.
- Cut four 12-inch aluminum foil sheets. Center 1 chicken breast on each sheet, ensuring enough space around the edges for folding.
- Distribute ¼ cup pineapple chunks, bell pepper strips, and onion slices evenly over each chicken breast. Drizzle ¼ cup BBQ sauce directly onto the chicken and vegetables.
- Carefully fold the foil packets, creating a tight seal by crimping the edges. Ensure no sauce or juices can leak out during cooking.
- Grill packets at 400°F for 15-18 minutes, or bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 20-22 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove packets from heat and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Carefully open foil, avoiding steam. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Always pat chicken completely dry to help it brown better and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Aluminum foil packets seal in moisture and create a tender, flavorful result with minimal cleanup.
- Cut pineapple and vegetables into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking throughout the packet.
- For a low-carb version, replace traditional BBQ sauce with a sugar-free alternative or use a homemade keto-friendly sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg