🍍🍗 Mediterranean Teriyaki Chicken & Pineapple Foil Packets

Sweet pineapple, juicy chicken, herbs, olive oil, and a tangy Mediterranean-style teriyaki glaze — all cooked in easy foil packets.

⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Chicken Packets

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 chicken thighs

• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 small red onion, sliced

• 1 small zucchini, sliced (optional)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & black pepper

Mediterranean Teriyaki-Style Glaze

(A fusion glaze using Mediterranean staples)

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

• 1 tbsp honey

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ¼ tsp paprika

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Mediterranean Toppings

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

• 2–3 tbsp crumbled feta (optional but delicious)

• Lemon wedges for serving

🧑‍🍳 Directions

1. Make the Mediterranean Teriyaki Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together:

   • Olive oil

   • Balsamic vinegar

   • Soy sauce

   • Honey

   • Garlic

   • Oregano

   • Paprika

   • Lemon juice

2. Taste and adjust: add honey for more sweetness, vinegar for tang, or soy for saltiness.

2. Assemble the Foil Packets

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) OR preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Lay out 4 large sheets of aluminum foil (about 12–14 inches long).

3. Place a drizzle of olive oil in the center of each sheet.

4. Add sliced bell pepper, onions, and zucchini.

5. Place one chicken breast (or 1–2 thighs) on top of the veggies.

6. Add a handful of pineapple chunks around and on top.

7. Spoon 2–3 tbsp of glaze over each packet.

8. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Seal & Cook

Fold each foil sheet into a tight packet:

Oven:

Bake 25–30 minutes (breasts) or 30–35 minutes (thighs), until chicken is cooked through.

Grill:

Place packets over medium-high heat.
Cook 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

4. Serve

1. Carefully open packets (watch for steam).

2. Drizzle with remaining glaze, if desired.

3. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and crumbled feta.

4. Serve with lemon wedges.

🍽️ What to Serve With It

• Mediterranean rice pilaf

• Couscous or quinoa

• Grilled vegetables

• A simple cucumber–tomato salad

• Garlic and herb cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

🌿 Variations

• Add olives for a salty contrast.

• Mix in sun-dried tomatoes for extra Mediterranean sweetness.

• Swap chicken for salmon and cook 12–15 minutes.

• Make it spicy with Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes.