Name: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), about 1½ lbs total; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; ½ red onion, sliced thin; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned in juice, drained); 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional); ½ cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand); 2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh); 1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos; 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey (optional for extra sweetness); ½ teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken & Vegetables:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), about 1½ lbs total
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
½ red onion, sliced thin
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned in juice, drained)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

For the Hawaiian BBQ Sauce:

½ cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh)
1 tablespoon soy sauce or coconut aminos
1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey (optional for extra sweetness)
½ teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven or Grill

If baking, preheat the oven to 400°F. If grilling, heat your grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.

Step 2: Make the Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar or honey, and ground ginger. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tang as desired. Set aside.

Step 3: Prep the Chicken & Vegetables

Slice bell peppers, onion, and pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle the vegetables and pineapple with olive oil.

Step 4: Assemble the Foil Packets

Tear four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (about 12×18 inches each). In the center of each, layer a chicken breast, a handful of sliced vegetables, and a portion of pineapple. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of the Hawaiian BBQ sauce over each. Fold the foil over the contents to create a sealed packet, crimping edges tightly.

Step 5: Cook the Packets

Oven method: Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Grill method: Place packets on the grill and cook for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until chicken is fully cooked.

Step 6: Serve

Carefully open the packets (watch for steam!). Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or herbs. Serve over rice or quinoa with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 340
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 29g