Description
This Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack is a tropical twist on clean eating chicken dinners. Juicy grilled chicken is layered with charred pineapple, brushed in a sweet and savory marinade an easy dinner recipe for families that tastes like an island escape.
Ingredients
→ Marinade
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup teriyaki sauce
→ Chicken and Pineapple
1 ripe pineapple, cut into circles
4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
→ Garnish
Chopped green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Mix the marinade: In a bowl, stir together pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and teriyaki sauce.
2. Marinate the chicken: Place chicken in a dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over it. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Heat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
4. Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (save the extra). Grill for 6–7 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade. Cook until internal temp hits 165°F.
5. Grill the pineapple: Place pineapple slices directly on grill. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized.
6. Stack and serve: Layer each chicken piece with a grilled pineapple ring. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Always discard any leftover marinade that touched raw chicken.
Let the chicken rest a few minutes after grilling for juicier bites.
Pairs well with jasmine rice or coconut rice for full island flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: awaiian huli huli chicken stack recipe, tropical chicken dinner, grilled pineapple chicken, clean eating chicken dinners, easy dinner recipes for families