Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack

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Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack 🍍🍗

Bring the flavors of Hawaii to your plate with this sweet, smoky, and tangy grilled chicken stack, layered with caramelized pineapple, crispy slaw, and a creamy drizzle. Perfect for summer BBQs or a tropical-inspired dinner!

Ingredients

Huli Huli Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

½ cup Huli Huli sauce (see recipe below, or use store-bought)
1 tbsp oil (for grilling)

Huli Huli Sauce (Homemade):

½ cup pineapple juice

¼ cup soy sauce (or tamari for GF)
¼ cup ketchup
3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp sesame oil

Stack Layers:

4 pineapple rings (fresh or grilled)
2 cups shredded purple cabbage & carrot slaw

1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Sriracha mayo (mix 2 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp sriracha)

For Serving:

Steamed rice or Hawaiian sweet rolls

Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate & Grill Chicken

Whisk all Huli Huli sauce ingredients in a bowl. Reserve ¼ cup for basting.
Marinate chicken in remaining sauce for 30 mins (or overnight for deeper flavor).

Grill chicken on medium-high for 5-6 mins per side, basting frequently, until caramelized and cooked through.

2️⃣ Grill Pineapple

Lightly brush pineapple rings with oil and grill 2 mins per side until charred.

3️⃣ Assemble the Stack

Base: Rice or bun

Layer 1: Grilled pineapple
Layer 2: Sliced Huli Huli chicken
Layer 3: Avocado + slaw

Drizzle: Sriracha mayo + extra sauce
Garnish: Cilantro + sesame seeds

🌟 Pro Tips

No grill? Use a grill pan or broiler.

Extra smoky flavor? Add 1 tsp liquid smoke to the marinade.
Meal prep: Double the sauce and freeze for future use.

Why You’ll Love It

✅ Sweet, tangy, smoky—Hawaii in every bite!
✅ Balanced textures—tender chicken, juicy pineapple, crunchy slaw.
✅ Customizable—add bacon, pickled onions, or mac salad.

Pair with: A mai tai or iced hibiscus tea for the full tropical vibe! 🌺

Want it spicier? Add chopped jalapeños to the slaw! 🌶️