A stacked Hawaiian-inspired dinner of juicy grilled Huli Huli chicken, smoky pineapple, coconut rice, and crunchy slaw — perfect for warm-weather meals or weeknight indulgence.
6–8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup pineapple juice
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ cups short-grain or jasmine rice
4–6 fresh pineapple rings
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded green cabbage
½ cup shredded carrot
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
Green onions & sesame seeds for garnish
Mix marinade ingredients. Reserve ¼ cup.
Marinate chicken in remaining marinade for 2–24 hours.
Cook rice; keep warm.
Toss slaw ingredients; refrigerate.
Grill chicken until fully cooked. Let rest.
Grill pineapple slices until caramelized.
Assemble stack: rice, slaw, pineapple, chicken, drizzle sauce, garnish.
Use tamari for gluten-free version. Replace chicken with tofu for vegan variation. Add chili for a spicy kick.