Hawaiian BBQ Chicken and Pineapple Foil Packets
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup Hawaiian BBQ sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Hawaiian BBQ sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper.
3. Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes (longer is better, up to 2 hours).
4. While the chicken marinates, prepare your foil packets. Cut four large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, each approximately 18 inches long. Fold each sheet in half lengthwise, creating a crease down the middle.
5. Divide the marinated chicken evenly among the four foil sheets. Place the pineapple chunks, red bell pepper, red onion, and broccoli florets on top of the chicken in each packet.
6. Drizzle 1/4 teaspoon of reserved pineapple juice into each packet. This adds extra flavor and helps prevent the vegetables from drying out. You can also add a tablespoon of the olive oil if you like.
7. Fold the foil over the ingredients to create sealed packets. Crimp the edges tightly to prevent any juices from escaping.
8. Place the foil packets on a large baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
9. Carefully remove the foil packets from the oven. Let them rest for 5 minutes before opening to allow the steam to dissipate.
10. Open the foil packets carefully to release the steam and serve immediately. Enjoy!