This easy Hawaiian chicken packets recipe is a simple and delicious grilled chicken recipe that is perfect for summer. The chicken is marinated in a sweet and tangy Hawaiian sauce, along with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions. The ingredients are then wrapped up in foil packets and grilled to perfection. The result is juicy and flavorful chicken with a tropical twist. Serve it with rice or grilled vegetables for a complete meal. It's a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, rice vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Place each chicken breast on a large piece of foil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Divide the pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion evenly among the chicken packets.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken and vegetables. Fold the foil over the chicken and vegetables to create a packet. Make sure the packet is tightly sealed.
- Place the packets on the preheated grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Carefully open the packets, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Hawaiian cuisine is a fusion of different flavors, including Polynesian, Japanese, and Filipino influences.
The sweet and tangy marinade used in this recipe is a classic Hawaiian flavor combination.
Grilling the chicken in foil packets helps to keep the chicken moist and infuse it with the flavors of the marinade.
Pineapple is a common ingredient in Hawaiian dishes and adds a tropical touch to this recipe.