Pineapple Chicken Rice Packets (Print out)

Grilled chicken, pineapple, and vegetables cooked with rice in foil packets for a flavorful, mess-free meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Grains

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 oz each
02 - 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Fruits & Vegetables

03 - 1.5 cups fresh pineapple chunks
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
07 - 2 green onions, sliced

→ Sauce & Seasonings

08 - 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 0.25 cup pineapple juice
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
14 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 0.5 teaspoon salt

→ Others

16 - Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil for foil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat at 400°F
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt
03 - Lay out 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil measuring 12x16 inches each. Lightly coat the centers with nonstick spray or olive oil
04 - Evenly divide uncooked rice among the foil sheets, spreading it in the center of each packet
05 - Place one chicken breast on top of the rice on each packet
06 - Arrange pineapple chunks, bell pepper, red onion, and sugar snap peas around and over the chicken
07 - Drizzle each packet with an equal amount of the prepared marinade
08 - Fold the foil over the ingredients, sealing each packet tightly to prevent leaks
09 - Place foil packets on the grill with seam side up. Grill for 25-30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and rice is tender
10 - Carefully open packets, watching for steam. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one sealed packet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor trapped right where it belongs.
  • You can prep these in the morning and toss them on the grill when you're ready, making it a genuine lifesaver on busy nights.
  • The sweet pineapple juice mixed with soy sauce creates a caramelized glaze that tastes way more complicated than it actually is.
02 -
  • Heavy-duty foil is non-negotiable—regular foil will tear and you'll end up with a sticky mess on your grill grates, which I learned after one too many disasters.
  • Flip the packets halfway through so the bottom of the chicken gets direct heat and doesn't just steam, otherwise the chicken can taste a bit pale and one-dimensional.
03 -
  • If your grill flares up, move the packets to a cooler spot and tent them loosely with foil—the packets themselves will protect the food from direct flame.
  • Double-check that your foil packets are sealed tightly by practicing on a cold grill first, so you don't end up fishing rice and pineapple off the grates.
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