Description
These Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets are a no-fuss, flavor-packed dinner solution that’s perfect for busy weeknights or laid-back grilling. With juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and a tangy BBQ glaze, this foil packet meal brings bold tropical flavor straight to your table—with almost zero cleanup.
Ingredients
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Heavy-duty aluminum foil (4 sheets, 12×18 inches each)
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1/2 cup Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp honey (preferably raw)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
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1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
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1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
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1 medium red onion, sliced
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2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or well-drained canned)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Preheat oven or grill to 400°F (or medium-high heat on the grill).
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In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger.
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Place each chicken portion on its own foil sheet.
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Divide pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion evenly among the packets.
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Spoon BBQ mixture evenly over each packet.
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Fold and seal foil packets, leaving space for steam.
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Bake or grill for 25–30 minutes (oven) or 20–25 minutes (grill), until chicken reaches 165°F.
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Carefully open packets and garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
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Serve hot, optionally with coconut rice or a light salad.
Notes
Prefer thighs for juicier results, especially when grilling.
Make ahead tip: Assemble in the morning and refrigerate until dinner.
Swap pineapple for mango or peach chunks for a fun twist.
Be cautious of steam when opening packets!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked / Grilled
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg