Hawaiian BBQ Chicken & Veggie Foil Packets!

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken & Veggie Foil Packets

Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful veggies wrapped in foil with tangy Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce — perfect for oven, grill, or campfire!

📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken & Vegetables:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), ~1½ lbs total

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 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 (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 ginger)

🔪 Instructions

Step 1: Preheat Oven or Grill

• Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C).

• Grill: Heat to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.

Step 2: Make the Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together:

   • BBQ sauce

   • Pineapple juice

   • Soy sauce/coconut aminos

   • Brown sugar or honey (if using)

   • Ginger

2. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tang. Set aside.

Step 3: Prep Chicken & Veggies

1. Slice peppers, onion, and pineapple into chunks.

2. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with:

   • Salt, pepper

   • Garlic powder

   • Smoked paprika

3. Toss the veggies and pineapple with olive oil.

Step 4: Assemble the Foil Packets

1. Tear four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil (12×18 inches each).

2. In the center of each, layer:

   • 1 chicken breast

   • A handful of sliced veggies and pineapple

   • Spoon 2–3 tbsp of Hawaiian BBQ sauce over the top

3. Fold foil over contents to seal tightly and form packets.

Step 5: Cook the Packets

• Oven method:
  Bake packets on a sheet tray for 25–30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temp).

• Grill method:
  Grill packets for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 6: Serve

1. Carefully open packets (watch for steam!).

2. Garnish with:

   • Chopped green onions

   • Sesame seeds or fresh cilantro

3. Serve over rice, quinoa, or on their own with a wedge of lime.

🍽️ Servings: 4

⏱️ Total Time: ~35 minutes

Great for: Weeknight dinners, meal prep, or summer grilling!