Pineapple Chicken Rice Foil (Printable)

Juicy chicken, pineapple, veggies, and rice cooked together in foil for an easy grilled meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Grains

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces 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 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
09 - 1/4 cup pineapple juice
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Others

16 - Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil for foil

# Method:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, targeting 400°F.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
03 - Lay out 4 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil, approximately 12 by 16 inches each. Lightly coat the centers with nonstick spray or olive oil.
04 - Evenly divide the uncooked rice among the foil sheets, spreading it in the center of each packet.
05 - Place one chicken breast on top of the rice in each packet.
06 - Distribute pineapple chunks, bell pepper, red onion, and sugar snap peas around and over the chicken.
07 - Drizzle each packet with an equal portion of the marinade mixture.
08 - Fold the foil over the ingredients, creating tight seals on all sides to prevent leaks during cooking.
09 - Place foil packets on the grill with seam side up. Grill for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and rice is tender.
10 - Carefully open the packets, watching for escaping steam. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One packet means one meal—no juggling multiple pots or pans while the grill demands your attention.
  • The sweet and savory balance tastes like you spent hours planning when really you just assembled ingredients and let heat do the work.
  • Your guests will think you're a grill master, but the foil does most of the heavy lifting for you.
02 -
  • Uncooked rice works here because the moisture from pineapple juice and the steam inside the sealed packet cooks it perfectly—but the seal has to be tight, so take an extra moment to crimp edges carefully.
  • Don't skip turning the packets halfway through; one side of your packet will be closer to the heat source, and flipping ensures even cooking and prevents the bottom from burning.
03 -
  • If you want even more flavor, marinate your chicken breasts in half the sauce for 30 minutes before assembling—the chicken soaks up that sweetness and becomes incredibly tender.
  • Red pepper flakes scattered inside each packet add gentle heat without overwhelming the tropical fruit notes; start with a pinch and adjust based on your crowd's preferences.
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