Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack

Here’s a tropical and flavor-packed recipe for a Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack — sweet, smoky, and layered with pineapple, rice, and grilled vegetables for a vibrant, island-inspired meal!

🍍 Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack

What is it?

A “stack” typically layers ingredients — think of it like a composed plate or even a deconstructed bowl — featuring grilled Huli Huli chicken, pineapple, rice, and veggies, all stacked together in a delicious tower of flavor.

🥢 Ingredients:

For the Huli Huli Chicken:

• 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup ketchup

• 1/4 cup pineapple juice

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)

• 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste (optional, for heat)

For the stack:

• 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice (or coconut rice for extra flavor)

• 1 cup grilled pineapple rings or chunks

• 1 cup grilled or sautéed vegetables (like bell peppers, onions, zucchini)

• Green onions or cilantro for garnish

• Sesame seeds (optional)

• Extra Huli Huli sauce for drizzling

🔪 Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken:

• In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.

• Reserve 1/4 cup for basting.

• Marinate chicken in the rest for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.

2. Grill or pan-sear the chicken:

• Grill or sear over medium heat, basting with reserved sauce as it cooks, about 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and caramelized.

• Let rest, then slice into strips.

3. Grill the pineapple and veggies:

• While the chicken cooks, grill or sauté pineapple and vegetables until slightly charred and tender.

4. Assemble the stack:

On a plate or shallow bowl, layer:

1. A scoop of warm rice

2. A few grilled pineapple pieces

3. Sliced Huli Huli chicken

4. Grilled vegetables on top or on the side

5. Drizzle with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro

🔁 Optional Add-ons:

• Add a fried or poached egg on top for a brunch twist

• Serve over salad greens for a lighter, low-carb version

• Use quinoa or cauliflower rice as a base

Would you like this recipe adapted for a sheet pan, slow cooker, or meal prep containers?