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Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Foil Packets

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pineapple cut in chunks
  • 1 medium white onion sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper divided
  • 4 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • flat parsley leaves optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high, direct heat. For oven cooking, preheat the oven to 425F.
  • Place chunked pineapple, sliced onion, and sliced red pepper in a large bowl. Add 1 cup of the barbecue sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper. Toss to combine.
  • Prepare 4 sheets of aluminum foil about the size of a quarter sheet pan, approximately 10 inches. Use heavy-duty aluminum foil or double wrap.
  • Divide the vegetable mixture among the 4 sheets of foil, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place a breast on each vegetable pile. Pour a 1/4 cup of barbecue sauce over each chicken breasts.
  • For each packet, fold the long sides of the foil to meet over the center, and then fold and crimp the short ends to create a sealed packet.
  • Grill cooking: Place the packets directly onto the grill grates, cover, and grill until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Oven cooking: Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast at 425F for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before opening the packets and serving. When served, garnish with parsley (optional).