Tropical Chicken Packets Recipes

TROPICAL CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken breasts with pepper; place each on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Top with pineapple, red pepper and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over vegetables. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

TROPICAL BBQ CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut 4 (12-inch) squares of aluminum foil.
• Place barbecue sauce in a shallow dish. Evenly sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dip in barbecue sauce, coating completely.
• Place each breast in center of a piece of foil. Top evenly with pineapple slices, bell pepper, and scallions. Spoon any remaining barbecue sauce over vegetables. Wrap foil securely, leaving room for steam to circulate, and seal edges tightly. Place packets on a baking sheet.
• Bake 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Open packets carefully, as steam may be released.

TROPICAL CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Place one chicken breast on the center of each piece of foil. Top with green onions, pineapple and green pepper. Combine Teriyaki sauce, brown sugar and ginger; spoon over chicken and vegetables. Fold foil to seal packets but leave room for heat inside to circulate. Bake in 450 degree oven on a cookie sheet for 18 to 22 minutes, or 14 to 16 in a medium-high covered grill. Serve over rice with additional teriyaki sauce, if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place four 12-inch squares of parchment paper or heavy-duty foil on a work surface. Place a chicken breast on one half of each square, leaving a 2-inch border; season with salt and pepper.
• Dividing evenly, top chicken with tomatoes, artichokes, olives, capers, and feta. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and oil. Fold parchment over ingredients, and crimp edges to seal.
• Place packets on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until chicken is opaque throughout, 20 to 22 minutes.

ISLAND CHICKEN PACKET

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a bowl.
• You can marinate the ingredients for an hour, or you can skip that and go right to making the packet.
• Add ingredients to a large sheet of heavy foil.
• Bring the long sides together and fold down, 2-3 times.
• Roll the ends in, at least 2 folds each.
• Place packet seam side up on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes in a 425°F oven.
• To serve, unroll one end of the packet and pour out or open the top and spoon out.
• Serve with rice.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SALAD PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Rinse salad thoroughly in a colander; shake as dry as possible and place in a large bowl. Add chicken, pineapple, grapes, tomatoes, blueberries, and salad seasoning and mix together.
• Whisk mayonnaise and honey together in a separate bowl. Pour over salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are coated. Add almonds. Serve in pita pockets.