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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack Recipe

Experience a taste of paradise with this Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack, featuring juicy marinated chicken, fluffy rice, and caramelized pineapple.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs or Breasts Use thighs for juiciness or breasts for a lean option.
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice Freshly squeezed juice preferred.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or Tamari Tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Optional to omit if watching sugar intake.
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Lower sugar or homemade is healthier.
  • 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar Interchangeable.
  • 2 Tbsp Honey or Agave Syrup Maple syrup is a vegan alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
  • 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil or Vegetable Oil Vegetable oil for neutral taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
Base
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or Coconut Rice Coconut rice adds tropical flavor.
Toppings & Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple (sliced) Charred for sweetness.
  • 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions or Cilantro Chives or parsley can be substituted.

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Grill or Skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Marinade and Grill
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly oil surface with vegetable oil.
  3. Grill marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Grill pineapple rings for 1-2 minutes on each side until charred.
  5. In a saucepan, simmer 1 cup of reserved marinade until it thickens with cornstarch and water.
  6. Cook rice according to package instructions, fluff with a fork, and add butter if desired.
  7. Plate with rice, layer grilled chicken, drizzle glaze, add pineapple, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions/cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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