Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple

Sweet, savory, and bursting with fresh flavor, this Chicken Teriyaki with Pineapple is a vibrant dinner that’s as easy as it is delicious. Tender chicken breasts are baked in foil packets with juicy pineapple, crisp veggies, and a rich teriyaki glaze for a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for busy nights or summer grilling, with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.

Easy Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple Recipe

There’s just something about tossing supper into a foil packet that feels like summer in the South. These teriyaki chicken and pineapple foil packets are one of those easy, no-fuss meals that come together in a snap and taste like you spent a whole lot more time on them than you actually did. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and a generous drizzle of teriyaki sauce all cook together in one neat little package, soaking up every bit of flavor along the way.

Whether you’re firing up the grill for a backyard cookout or baking them in the oven on a busy weeknight, these foil packets make dinnertime simple, delicious, and easy to clean up, just the way we like it.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make pineapple teriyaki chicken recipe : (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Chicken – Boneless skinless chicken breasts make assembly a cinch.
• Pineapple – Chunks of fresh pineapple for just a hint of sweetness.
• Vegetables – Diced carrot, red bell pepper and zucchini turn these foil packets into quick and easy meal.
• Onion – Green onion for a hint of onion flavor.
• Spices – Garlic salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika.
• Oil – Olive oil adds richness to the flavor. (or regular)
• Sauce – Teriyaki Sauce, brown sugar and crushed red pepper flakes combine with the pineapple juice from the fresh pineapple, to make the simple sauce.

How to Make Chicken Teriyaki and Pineapple Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Foil – Preheat oven to 400°F, or start coals on barbecue for a smoky flavor. Prepare four 16×16-inch pieces of heavy duty foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• Prep the Vegetables and Pineapple – Cut and chop Pineapple. Wash and chop vegetables.
• Assemble – Center a chicken breast in the center of each foil piece. Drizzle with Olive Oil, and season. use your favorite spices.
• Add Pineapple and Veggies – Divide the pineapple and vegetables evenly among each packet.
• Make Teriyaki Sauce – Whisk together teriyaki, brown sugar and crushed red pepper flakes Drizzle sauce over chicken and veggies.
• Seal Foil – Fold the foil sides over the chicken and veggie toppings to create a sealed packet.
• Oven – Bake on a baking sheet per the recipe until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an
  internal temperature of 165°F.
• Stand Time – When chicken is done, carefully open the aluminum foil packets, being cautious of hot
  steam.
• Serve – Garnish with green onions before serving.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple

• Large baking sheet pan.
• Heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Sharp knife and chopping board.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Small bowl.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Protein – You could use boneless chicken thighs or turkey cutlets in place of chicken breasts.
• Vegetables – You could use yellow squash, mushrooms, potatoes, celery, onion, broccoli florets or any of your favorite veggies.
• Peppers – You could use any variety of bell peppers. Green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, poblano pepper or spicy jalapenos pepper.
• Teriyaki Sauce – You can use soy sauce in place of teriyaki sauce.
• Ginger – You could add fresh ginger to the sauce.
• Serving Options – Serve this pineapple teriyaki chicken over white rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice or mashed potatoes. 
• Homemade Teriyaki Sauce – If you’d like to go the extra mile and make your teriyaki sauce from scratch, checkout my recipe for delicious homemade teriyaki sauce here. 

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover chicken teriyaki with pineapple in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in a baking dish or on a sheet pan in a preheated 350 degree f oven for 10-15 minutes or just until heated through. You could also reheat gently in the microwave or an air fryer.
• Freezer – Freeze leftover teriyaki chicken for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

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• Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles made with chicken tenders.
• Treat the family to homemade Crispy Chicken Sandwiches.
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• Chicken Fried Chicken and Gravy with a side of mashed potatoes.
• Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles drizzled with maple syrup.
• Easy Oven Fried Chicken Tenders cook in no time flat.
• Decadent Honey Pecan Fried Chicken.
• Fried Chicken Cakes and remoulade sauce is a fan favorite.
• Chicken Lombardy from My Incredible Recipes.

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