Description
Grilled Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken in Foil is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken and fresh vegetables. Ideal for summer barbecues, family dinners, or camping trips, this recipe elevates your cooking game with minimal effort and cleanup. The juicy chicken, infused with tangy barbecue sauce and grilled in foil, ensures that every bite is both delicious and satisfying. Enjoy the delightful aroma of your grill while you serve up these colorful foil packets that are as visually appealing as they are tasty.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) Can Pineapple Slices (including juice)
- 2 teaspoons Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (cut into cubes)
- 2 medium Zucchini (sliced)
- Green Onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Cut four sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Place a chicken breast at the center of each foil sheet. Distribute red bell pepper, zucchini, and 2–3 pineapple slices evenly among the packets.
- In a bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and garlic. Spoon about 2 tablespoons over each chicken breast, reserving some for basting.
- Seal each packet carefully and grill for 13–15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Open packets cautiously to avoid steam burns. Baste with reserved sauce and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 packet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your foil packets with different vegetables like corn or asparagus. For added flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This recipe can be prepared ahead of time; store assembled packets in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before grilling.