🍍Pineapple Chicken Foil Packets
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- 2 green onions, sliced
Pineapple Glaze
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
2. Season the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry.
- Rub with olive oil.
- Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Prepare the Vegetables
- Divide the zucchini slices and chopped red bell pepper evenly among the foil sheets.
- Place one seasoned chicken breast on top of each vegetable bed.
- Add several pineapple chunks around and on top of the chicken.
4. Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Pineapple juice
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Melted butter
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red pepper flakes (if using)
Pour the glaze evenly over each foil packet.
5. Seal & Bake
- Fold the foil tightly to seal each packet.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
6. Finish
- Carefully open the foil packets.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes (optional) to lightly caramelize the chicken and pineapple.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh lime wedges.
Optional Additions
- Add sliced mushrooms or onions.
- Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: 365
- Protein: 37 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g