Description
This Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets recipe is a tropical twist on a quick and easy dinner! Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies are wrapped in foil, coated with smoky BBQ sauce, and cooked to perfection on the grill or in the oven. Perfect for weeknights, cookouts, or meal prep—minimal cleanup, maximum flavor!
Ingredients
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Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F) or oven to 400°F.
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Slice the peppers, onion, and pineapple. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Toss the chicken in BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
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Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty foil (around 12″ x 18″). Drizzle olive oil in the center of each.
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Layer chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions in the center of each foil sheet.
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Add an extra spoonful of BBQ sauce over the top of each packet.
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Fold the foil over the ingredients, sealing tightly into packets.
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Grill for 15–20 minutes (flip halfway), or bake for 25 minutes in the oven.
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Carefully open packets (watch the steam!), garnish if desired, and serve hot.
Instructions
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Preheat your grill to medium-high (about 400°F) or oven to 400°F.
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Slice the peppers, onion, and pineapple. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Toss the chicken in BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
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Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty foil (around 12″ x 18″). Drizzle olive oil in the center of each.
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Layer chicken, pineapple, peppers, and onions in the center of each foil sheet.
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Add an extra spoonful of BBQ sauce over the top of each packet.
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Fold the foil over the ingredients, sealing tightly into packets.
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Grill for 15–20 minutes (flip halfway), or bake for 25 minutes in the oven.
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Carefully open packets (watch the steam!), garnish if desired, and serve hot.
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Notes
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Chicken thighs make this dish even juicier if you prefer dark meat.
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You can prep these packets ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
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Swap in baby potatoes, zucchini, or corn for extra veggies.
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Customize the BBQ sauce—go spicy, smoky, or sweet depending on your mood!
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Use parchment-lined foil if you’re worried about sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 foil packet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 680mg (varies by BBQ sauce)
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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