Teriyaki Chicken in Foil

Making foil packs is a great way to meal prep for the week and makes cleanup a breeze. This Teriyaki Chicken in Foil can easily be made on the grill, at a campfire or in your oven.

Add your favorite vegetables and chicken to the teriyaki sauce mixture for a flavorful meal idea. We love the flavor of teriyaki and if you do too, then check out these recipes Teriyaki Burger Recipe, Grilled Teriyaki Pork Chops Recipe, Blackstone Teriyaki Steak Bites, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken on a Stick Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

Cooking the chicken and veggies in the foil locks in flavor. Adding to the grill gives it that smokey flavor and allows the chicken and vegetables to cook perfectly.

Making foil packets are budget friendly and easy to clean up. You can add a side or just eat it right out of the foil. This Teriyaki Chicken Foil Packs is the perfect dinner recipe.

Ingredients

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Recipe Variations

• Chicken – You can use boneless chicken thighs or chicken tenders.
• Vegetables – Use different vegetables. You can even add in some red potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes or red onion. Grilled pineapple is also a great option.
• Seasoning – Use different seasoning for added flavor.

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken in Foil Packets

• Step 1 – Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F) and set aside 4 12X12 inch sheets of foil. 

Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, add in all the sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch. Chop up the red bell peppers and small head broccoli.

Step 3 – Whisk to thoroughly combine all the ingredients and then transfer half of the sauce to a small saucepan and leave the rest in the mixing bowl. 

Step 4 – Add in the chicken and vegetables to the large mixing bowl.  Stir to coat it all with the sauce.  

Step 5 – Then distribute the vegetable mixture evenly between the pieces of aluminum foil and fold up the ends to create a foil pack.  

• Step 6 – Place the foil packets on the grill.  Cook on the grill for 5-6 minutes.  Then flip the packets and cook for 5-6 more minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F). 
• Step 7 – While the foil packets are cooking, heat the remaining sauce in the saucepan over medium heat.  Whisk the cornstarch with a small amount of water in a small bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved and whisk this mixture into the saucepan. 
• Step 8 – Brush the extract sauce on the chicken and veggies when serving and top them with the sesame seeds and diced green onions.  

How to Grill Teriyaki Chicken in Foil Packs

Grilling foil packs is an easy to way to cook your chicken and vegetables together without a lot preparations.

Once you have added the chicken and vegetables into the foil packets, fold the packets tightly. Then place the foil packs on the grill. Grill 5 to 6 minutes on each side. This ensure that all the ingredients are cook.

Make sure to use instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature.  

How Long to Grill Chicken Foil Packs

It only takes about 6 minutes on each side to cook the chicken foil packs. Make sure to check the chicken with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is done.

How to Cook Teriyaki Chicken Foil Pack in the Oven

You can also cook these foil packs in the oven.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Place the foil packs on a baking sheet and cook for 25-28 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. 

What to Serve with Teriyaki Chicken?

• Rice – I recommend serving the chicken and vegetables over rice.
• Garlic Bread – Add a side of garlic bread to the meal to complete it.
• Bake Potato – Make Grilled Bake Potatoes for an easy side.
• See more Teriyaki chicken serving ideas.