Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack is a sweet and savory tropical-inspired dinner made with juicy marinated chicken, caramelized pineapple, and a sticky teriyaki glaze stacked over fluffy white rice. This easy weeknight recipe delivers bold island flavor with simple pantry ingredients and minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinade & Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup 100% pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Stacking & Garnish:
- 4–6 fresh pineapple rings
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Marinade:
In a medium bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until fully combined. - Marinate the Chicken:
Place chicken in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. - Grill the Chicken:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade). Grill for 6–7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. - Grill the Pineapple:
Grill pineapple rings for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and lightly charred. - Reduce the Marinade:
Pour reserved marinade into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 5–6 minutes until thickened into a glaze. - Assemble the Stack:
On a plate, layer rice, grilled pineapple, grilled chicken, and drizzle with glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- Chicken thighs provide extra juiciness and flavor.
- Always boil reserved marinade for at least 5 minutes for food safety.
- No grill? Bake chicken at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, then broil briefly for caramelization.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- +2 hours marinating:
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg