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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets

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A juicy, sweet, and smoky dinner solution perfect for summer, these foil packets are easy to prepare with minimal cleanup and bold flavors.

  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Garlic powder, to taste
  • Smoked paprika, to taste
  • Optional: cooked rice, chopped cilantro, fresh lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F. If using a campfire, let the coals burn down until they’re glowing hot.
  2. Cut chicken into bite-sized chunks and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Chop bell peppers, onions, and pineapple into similar-sized pieces for even cooking.
  4. Toss everything with a drizzle of olive oil and a few spoonfuls of BBQ sauce.
  5. Lay out large sheets of foil and divide the mixture evenly between them. Drizzle a little more BBQ sauce on top if you like it saucy.
  6. Wrap the foil tightly around the mixture, folding edges to seal in the juices.
  7. Grill or bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender. Open one packet to check.
  8. Serve directly from the foil or over cooked rice, with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.

Notes

Double wrap if grilling over an open flame to prevent tearing. Let packets rest for 2–3 minutes after cooking for juicier chicken.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg