Description
The Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack is a vibrant tropical dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a tangy caramelized sauce, layered with smoky turkey bacon and juicy grilled pineapple. This flavorful and visually stunning recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, bringing a fresh island taste to your table with easy assembly and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (natural)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Stack Components
- 8 slices smoky turkey bacon
- 4 fresh pineapple slices
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
Garnishes
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: Combine vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), brown sugar (natural), grated ginger (natural), minced garlic (natural), apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and natural gelling agent in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the boneless chicken thighs in a shallow dish or zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken ensuring all pieces are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for deep flavor infusion.
- Grill turkey bacon and pineapple: Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook turkey bacon slices until crispy. Grill pineapple slices until they develop caramelized grill marks and become tender without getting mushy. Set aside.
- Grill the chicken: Grill marinated chicken thighs over medium heat, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and slightly charred around edges, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Assemble the Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack: Begin with a grilled chicken thigh as the base layer, add a grilled pineapple slice, followed by a piece of crispy turkey bacon. Repeat layering if desired. Garnish with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor intensity.
- Use fresh pineapple for best sweetness and texture.
- Keep grill temperature steady at medium to cook chicken through without burning the glaze.
- Allow chicken to rest a few minutes after grilling to lock in juices.
- Build manageable layers in the stack to ensure it holds together well.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Huli Huli Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken Stack, Tropical Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken, Pineapple Chicken, Turkey Bacon Chicken
