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How to Make the Best Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack at Home

How to Make the Best Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack at Home

This Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack features marinated chicken, sticky rice, caramelized pineapple, and a sweet-savory glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 4 stacks
Calories 410 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • bowl
  • resealable bag
  • fork

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup ketchup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil optional
  • 1 pinch chili flakes optional

For the Stack

  • 2 cups cooked sticky rice or jasmine rice
  • 4 slices fresh pineapple grilled or caramelized
  • reserved marinade for basting

Garnish

  • chopped green onions optional
  • toasted sesame seeds optional
  • fresh cilantro optional

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and optional ingredients.
  • Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably overnight).

Cook the Rice

  • Cook sticky rice or jasmine rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.

Grill the Chicken & Pineapple

  • Preheat grill (or grill pan) to medium heat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry slightly, and grill 5–6 minutes per side, basting with reserved marinade, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  • Grill pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.

Assemble the Stack

  • On each plate, place a mound of rice.
  • Slice chicken and layer on top of rice.
  • Add a grilled pineapple slice on top.
  • Drizzle remaining glaze over the stack.
  • Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired.

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Use dark meat (thighs) for juicier chicken. For gluten-free: use tamari instead of soy sauce. Add extra pineapple on the side for a sweeter presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
Keyword chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, grilling recipes, Hawaiian Chicken Stack, Huli Huli Chicken, pineapple recipe
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