Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stacks
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in sweet and savory Huli Huli sauce, stacked with caramelized pineapple, fresh lime, and scallions. A tropical BBQ favorite!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Hawaiian
Servings 4
Calories 390 kcal
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Pineapple slices fresh or canned
- Pineapple juice
- Soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Ketchup
- Garlic minced
- Fresh ginger grated
- Green onions
- Fresh lime wedges
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Make Marinade: In a bowl, whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
Marinate Chicken: Add chicken to a zip-top bag or bowl. Pour in marinade. Refrigerate for 2–8 hours.
Preheat Grill: Heat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Oil grates if necessary.
Grill Chicken: Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
Grill Pineapple: Grill pineapple slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
Assemble Stacks: Layer pineapple slices, grilled chicken, drizzle extra sauce, and garnish with green onions and lime wedges.
Serve: Optional – serve over rice or in sandwich buns for a meal.
For a low-carb version, skip the rice and use lettuce wraps.
Add chili flakes or sriracha to the marinade for heat.
You can also bake the chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes and broil to char.
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