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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack (Sweet, Savory & Tropical)

Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: ~560 kcal per serving

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • - 1½ lb 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • - Salt & black pepper to taste
  • - 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • For Huli Huli Sauce
  • - ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • - ½ cup pineapple juice
  • - ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • - ¼ cup ketchup
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • - 2 tablespoons water
  • For the Stack
  • - 3 cups cooked jasmine or coconut rice
  • - Grilled pineapple slices optional
  • - Chopped green onions for garnish
  • - Sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. 1 Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger. Simmer gently.
  4. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into sauce. Cook until thick and glossy.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet and pour sauce over it. Simmer until caramelized and coated.
  6. Assemble stacks with rice, chicken, grilled pineapple, and extra sauce.
  7. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.


Final Thoughts

The Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack is the perfect example of how a simple idea can be transformed into something extraordinary with the right combination of flavors and presentation. At its core, this recipe is comfort food—juicy chicken, a sticky sweet-savory glaze, and familiar ingredients—but the stack format elevates it into a dish that feels exciting and memorable.

What makes this recipe especially rewarding is how effortlessly it comes together. You don’t need complicated techniques or specialized equipment to achieve incredible results. The sauce does the heavy lifting, infusing the chicken with bold flavor while creating that irresistible caramelized finish that defines classic Huli Huli chicken.

This dish also shines in its flexibility. Whether you’re cooking for a quiet family dinner or hosting guests, it adapts beautifully. You can keep it simple with rice and chicken or build it up with grilled pineapple, vegetables, and extra sauce for a more dramatic presentation. That adaptability makes it a recipe you’ll return to often.

Beyond flavor, this recipe delivers on experience. It looks beautiful on the plate, smells incredible while cooking, and satisfies with every bite. It’s the kind of meal that invites people to slow down, enjoy, and savor something special—even on a busy day.

If you’re looking for a dish that combines tropical flavor, comfort, and visual appeal, the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack deserves a place in your regular rotation. It’s proof that home cooking can feel both effortless and exciting at the same time.