Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack is a tropical-inspired dish featuring juicy grilled chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory pineapple soy marinade, stacked over fluffy rice and topped with caramelized pineapple. This easy Hawaiian-style recipe delivers authentic island flavors with a modern, visually stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 4 pineapple rings
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or sticky rice
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and chili flakes to make the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, reserving some sauce for basting.
- Grill chicken 5–6 minutes per side, basting frequently, until caramelized and cooked through.
- Grill pineapple rings until lightly charred on both sides.
- Boil reserved marinade for 2–3 minutes to make a safe glaze.
- Assemble stacks: rice on the bottom, chicken on top, then pineapple.
- Drizzle with glaze and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and herbs.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Always boil reserved marinade before using as a sauce. Chicken thighs provide the best caramelization, but breasts or tofu can be substituted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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