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🌴 Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets Easy Recipe

These Hawaiian BBQ chicken and pineapple foil packets are an easy and delicious way to enjoy a tropical-flavored meal. Perfect for grilling or baking, they're packed with flavor and require minimal cleanup!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 6 packets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Rub
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked or regular paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
Main Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 thin-cut boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups chopped red, orange, or yellow bell peppers about 2 large peppers
  • 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • Chopped chives or green onions for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat grill to 375°F or oven to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix brown sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Pat chicken dry and coat both sides with seasoning rub. Set aside.
  4. Cut six 20-inch sheets of foil and spray centers with nonstick spray.
  5. Divide bell peppers and pineapple evenly among foil sheets. Sprinkle with green onions or chives.
  6. Place seasoned chicken breast on top of veggies and spoon BBQ sauce generously over each piece.
  7. Fold foil tightly to seal each packet, leaving space inside for steam.
  8. Grill or bake for 15–18 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
  9. Serve directly from foil or transfer to plates. Spoon juices over rice or veggies. Garnish with extra chives.

Notes

For easier cleanup, use heavy-duty foil. You can also add other vegetables like zucchini or onions to the foil packets.