Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets
These Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets are loaded with sweet, tangy flavors, not work! Tender, juicy chicken breasts, bell peppers, and onions in a sweet, tangy sauce are wrapped in foil and cooked to perfection in just 25 minutes!
Before we proceed, we want to let you know that if you’re not using foil packets for cooking, you’re missing out! Foil packets trap all the heat and moisture from your food, ensuring everything cooks quickly and evenly, and allowing all the flavors to meld together well.
We love cooking with foil packets because they always deliver the best texture and flavor, whether you’re making beefy hobo dinner foil packets or garlic butter herbed salmon in foil. They’re always perfect, and that’s what we all want, right?
Our newest addition to our foil packet lineup is this recipe for Hawaiian chicken foil packets. This recipe is full of sweet, tangy tropical flavor, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked veggies. Simply serve it over rice, and you have the ultimate dinner.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Sweet and Savory: The combination of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and honey creates a deliciously sweet and savory flavor.
- Tender and Juicy: Cooking the chicken in foil packets makes it so tender and juicy.
- Simple Ingredients: This recipe uses basic ingredients found in any grocery store.
- Easy: All you have to do is marinate the chicken, then bake it in foil. It’s so easy!
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Be sure to choose peppers that are firm and not wrinkly or marred. Quality counts, especially in a recipe like this.
Variations
- Chicken: These packets can be made with chicken breasts or thighs.
- Other Meats: Pork, beef, or turkey can also be used as a substitute for chicken breasts.
- Mild: Omit the red pepper flakes for a mild version of this recipe.
- Extra Spicy: Add red chili peppers to the packets for an extra kick of flavor and heat.
How to Make Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and marinate for at least two hours.
- Place four long sheets of foil on a flat surface. Then, place a piece of chicken and veggies on each sheet.
- Fold the long edges of the foil up and fold them closed at the top. Then, roll in the sides and fold to create a sealed packet.
- Air fry at 400 until the chicken is cooked through and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Cut your peppers and onions into strips of about equal size so they cook evenly.
- Be sure you fully seal your packets so the heat and moisture stay inside where they belong.
- Always preheat your air fryer for even cooking and accurate cooking times. It only takes about five minutes!
- The packets will be full of hot steam, so be careful when opening them.
- Use heavy-duty foil to prevent ripping or tearing as you fold up the packets.
- Be sure your packets aren’t tightly wrapped. You want space above the chicken and veggies for the steam to circulate.
Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Always use heavy-duty foil to prevent ripping and tearing as you fold it around your ingredients. It’s essential to use a large sheet, allowing you to seal the packet well while still leaving sufficient room for steam to circulate. Finally, depending on the recipe, you may need to spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
It doesn’t matter. Either side will work because the shiny and dull sides are the result of the manufacturing process. They have no bearing on heat transfer or coking times.
It’s perfectly safe to use foil in the air fryer. However, there are some considerations to take into account. First, never line the entire air fryer basket or tray with foil. It can restrict airflow, leading to uneven cooking. The best way to use foil in the air fryer is to make foil packets.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Hawaiian Chicken Foil Packets
Equipment
- large bowl
- Aluminum foil
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Large skinless boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon Ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 Red bell pepper sliced
- 1 Orange bell pepper sliced
- ½ Onion sliced
- ¼ cup Green onions chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken, peppers and onions to a large mixing bowl.
- Place the ginger paste, garlic, soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste into the mixing bowl. Stir to combine everything well.
- Marinate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Place four long sheets of tin foil onto a flat surface.
- Add a piece of chicken breast, and ¼ of the onions and peppers to the center of each sheet of tin foil.
- Fold the long edges of the foil up, and fold them closed together at the top.
- Roll in the sides of the tin foil sheets to form a closed packet.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
- Place the foil packets into the air fryer and cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the packets, open and serve garnished with green onions.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
