Grilled Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Packets With Rice


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 541.3
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 136.9 mg
  • Sodium: 289.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 61.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g
  • Protein: 58.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Grilled Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Packets With Rice calories by ingredient


Introduction

A new take on an old favorite. Packets make for easy cleanup. A new take on an old favorite. Packets make for easy cleanup.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
    1/2 cup sweet-and-sour sauce
    1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
    1/2 medium green pepper, cut into strips
    1/2 medium yellow pepper, cut into strips
    1/2 medium red pepper, cut into strips
    1/2 small onion, cut into small wedges
    1/2 cup (dry) white rice
    1/2 cup (dry) brown rice

Directions

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray.
2. Cook rice according to directions.
3. On one side of each foil piece, place 1 chicken breast. Top each with 1 tablespoon sweet-and-sour sauce and one-fourth of the pineapple, bell pepper and onion. Top with remaining sauce.
4. Fold foil over chicken and vegetables so edges meet. Seal edges, making tight 1/2-inch fold; fold again. Allow space on sides for heat expansion. 5. When grill is heated, place packets on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, rotating packets 1/2 turn after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Place packets on plates. Cut Fold back foil. Serve over rice.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICHELLEM79.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    19 of 29 people found this review helpful
    What the heck, 6 reviews, 3 of which actually gave a rating, yet no one has actually made the recipe. Please don't rate a recipe unless you have made it. - 6/30/09


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    Incredible!
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    I have made this several times and they love it! - 12/17/09


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    Incredible!
    13 of 31 people found this review helpful
    great sounding and one I will try - 5/16/09


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    11 of 17 people found this review helpful
    I agree. If you haven't actually made it, don't write a review - 7/3/09


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    Incredible!
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Absolutely wonderful and I don't give that rating easily for an "incredible" rate. So, kudos, to you!! - 8/4/09


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    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
    dont have a grill so did it in the ofen and just guessed at the time it was great - 10/7/09


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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    A bit too much in calories,but tastes good - 8/28/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I didn't put this one the grill, but rather in the oven for an hour. Turned out very tasty. I grow lots of pepers, so this gave me a great chance to use them up! My fiance loved it as well. - 7/2/10


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    Incredible!
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    It's one of my family's favorite meal. - 5/8/10


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    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Has this recipe ever been tried in oven? Time to allow? I do not have a grill. - 6/30/09


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I was wondering where do all the calories come from? And also, I too do not have a grill, does anyone knowc about cooking it in the oven?? - 3/2/10


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    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    i tried this and it is delicious - 9/22/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Yummy - 7/9/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is a great starting recipe. With varying add ons, this can be a week night go-to dinner. Easy, fast & nutrtious. - 7/5/11


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'm actually quite tempted to try this, indoors, even though I'll have to find some way round using the ready-made sauce.
    I think these packets would work fine in the oven. I'll need to give it a think, to work out timings.
    Thanks for the idea.
    - 6/30/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    sounds really good just curious why you chose half white half brown rice ? - 5/1/11


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Just tried this recipe yesterday. We left out the rice to save calories but it was absolutely fabulous! I was a little concerned that it might be too sweet but it was tender and very tasty. This one's a keeper! - 7/5/10


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    1 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Will try soon. - 1/4/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    alsome - 7/3/09


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    Easy and delicious! I used fresh pineapple and added some broccoli. - 8/19/13


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    O.K.
    This was terrible. The peppers came out okay, but the chicken was plain, tough, and tasteless. Won't make this again! - 7/31/12


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This is going to be dinner tonight! Sounds easy and delish! - 6/30/11


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    This looks delicious. I might try this for the holiday weekend - 6/30/11


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    Not a comment but a question. I do not have a grill. Could these chicken (packets) be cooked in my oven? At what temp and for how long? Thanks - 6/15/11


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    Very Good
    Delicious and different! - 7/4/10


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    SOUNDS YUMMY, WILL HAVE TO TRY THIS SOON. - 7/4/10


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    O.K., what are rice packets? I asked a couple of other cooks and they had no idea. AND, I will not rate this recipe until I try it (LOL). - 6/30/10


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I haven't tried this, but I will. Looks very easy and should taste great. Check out your sweet and sour sauce. They are not all created equal. Some have a lot more carories than others, which is probably the reason the calories count is so high. - 6/30/10


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds yummie...can't wait to try this one! - 6/11/10


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    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i love sweet/sour chicken! and grilling! yum!yum!yum! - 3/31/10


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I like the sound of this - 2/17/10


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    very good - 2/17/10


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    0 of 5 people found this review helpful
    this sounds good I love sweet and sour food... - 11/14/09


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    0 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I will certainly try this recipe. - 11/11/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    great chicken - 11/11/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds great. It's for dinner tonight!!!! - 10/7/09


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    0 of 5 people found this review helpful
    . Es maravilloso su receta voy a intentar este verano - 9/25/09


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    0 of 6 people found this review helpful
    can wait to try it - 8/28/09


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    0 of 5 people found this review helpful
    LOL, I haven't made it yet either. But when I do, I'm going to layer the cooked rice on the bottom of the packet and let it soak but the beautiful juices. - 7/1/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This sounds fantastic and will have to make sure I have enough calories left for this. Thanks - 7/1/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 9 people found this review helpful
    WILL SURELY TRY THIS RECIPE - 6/30/09


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    0 of 6 people found this review helpful
    i think i would love this recipe. sounds great. - 6/30/09


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    0 of 6 people found this review helpful
    this sounds great. I can't wait to try it. - 6/29/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I don't have a grill but my daughter does. This sounds like something she and I could make for supper one night. However I would try a pinch of garlic salt on it too - 6/27/09