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
Heavy-duty aluminum foil (4 sheets, 12×18 inches each)
1/2 cup Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp honey (preferably raw)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
1 lb chicken breasts or thighs
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or well-drained canned)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, green onions, toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven or grill to 400°F (or medium-high heat on the grill).
In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, and ginger.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Place each chicken portion on its own foil sheet.
Divide pineapple, red bell pepper, and onion evenly among the packets.
Spoon BBQ mixture evenly over each packet.
Fold and seal foil packets, leaving space for steam.
Bake or grill for 25–30 minutes (oven) or 20–25 minutes (grill), until chicken reaches 165°F.
Carefully open packets and garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
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