BBQ Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets {Grill or Oven}
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets {Grill or Oven}
Description
The BBQ Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets combine a dry rub of brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne to season thin-cut chicken breasts. The chicken is layered on foil over a bed of chopped red, orange, and yellow bell peppers with fresh pineapple chunks. BBQ sauce is spread generously over the chicken before sealing the packets.
Cooking on a grill set to medium heat or in a 400°F oven steams the chicken and vegetables within the foil, melding smoky spices with the sweetness of pineapple and bell peppers. This method keeps the chicken juicy and tender while infusing it with the tangy BBQ sauce flavor. The foil seals in moisture and ensures even cooking.
Serving the packets garnished with chopped chives or green onions brightens the dish. This recipe is practical for outdoor grilling or indoor baking and supports customization by choosing preferred BBQ sauce brands or making homemade sauce. Using thin-sliced chicken breasts helps achieve uniform cooking with the vegetables.
Ingredients
For the seasoning rub + sauce:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt I use coarse, kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
- ½ teaspoon black pepper I use coarsely ground black pepper
- cayenne pepper to taste (I use a pinch)
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce see note, favorite
For the packets:
- 6 chicken breast thin cut, boneless, skinless
- 2 to 3 to 3 cups bell pepper about 2 large bell peppers, red/orange/yellow, chopped
- 2 to 3 to 3 cups pineapple I haven't tried this with canned, chopped, fresh
- chives or green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a grill to medium heat (I use 375 degrees F on my pellet grill) or oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the seasoning rub, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked or regular paprika, black pepper and cayenne. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and sprinkle both sides of each chicken piece evenly with the seasoning rub.
- Prepare the foil packets by laying out long pieces, about 20-inches, of heavy duty aluminum foil (or two layers of regular foil). Lightly coat the center of the foil with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the chopped peppers evenly among the foil pieces (about 1/3 cup per foil packet). Top with chopped pineapple (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup). Sprinkle with green onions or chives.
- Top the pineapple + peppers with a piece of chicken. Spread BBQ sauce liberally over the chicken. Bring the short edges of the foil up to meet and then use small folds down so there's a little space between the chicken and the foil. Crimp and press the folds well to seal. Do the same with the side edges. Press and crimp well to seal (see pictures above in the post).
- Grill or bake the packets for 15-18 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through (if you open a packet - do so carefully as the steam will be hot - and the chicken isn't fully cooked, carefully seal the packet again and cook for a few minutes longer). Serve hot over rice (or cauliflower rice) and sprinkle with more chives/green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Use thin-sliced chicken breasts or cut thicker breasts in half horizontally for even cooking.
- Fresh pineapple is recommended over canned for the best texture and flavor.
- Favorite BBQ sauces include homemade versions or brands like Sweet Baby Ray's and Kinders.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 911mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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