Description
The Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack is a vibrant dish that bursts with tropical flavors. Each bite offers a juicy, tender chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce, layered with fresh pineapple and crisp vegetables, creating a delightful contrast of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken Marinade:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Stack Components:
- 1 large ripe pineapple, sliced into rings
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While the chicken is grilling, grill the pineapple rings and sliced vegetables for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are slightly charred.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the stack by layering grilled chicken, pineapple, and vegetables on a plate.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead by marinating the chicken the night before and grilling it just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (1 chicken thigh, 1 pineapple ring, assorted vegetables)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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