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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets on a wooden board

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets – A Tropical Twist on a Crowd-Pleasing Dinner!


  • Author: Erin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This easy, no-fuss meal is packed with sweet and smoky Hawaiian flavors! Juicy BBQ chicken, caramelized pineapple, and vibrant bell peppers all wrapped in a foil packet for a quick, mess-free dinner. Perfect for grilling, baking, or even campfire cooking!


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1 can (or 1 ½ cups fresh) pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F. Cut 4 large sheets of foil (about 12×12 inches).
  2. Place a chicken breast in the center of each foil sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Add pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion around the chicken. Drizzle BBQ sauce evenly over everything.
  4. Fold the foil over the ingredients, sealing the edges tightly to create a packet.
  5. Grill: Place packets on the grill for 15-20 minutes, flipping once, until chicken is cooked through. Oven: Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Carefully open the packets (watch for steam!), sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and enjoy!

Notes

Serve with steamed rice, quinoa, or in a toasted Hawaiian roll for an island-style sandwich!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling/Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 packet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: BBQ chicken, pineapple, foil packet, grilling, Hawaiian flavors