Description
Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Stack combines tender grilled chicken breasts with crispy smoky turkey bacon, juicy pineapple slices, and a sticky sweet pineapple glaze made with natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. This colorful and flavorful dish offers a tropical explosion of sweet, smoky, and savory tastes, perfect for an impressive meal or sharing with guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 strips smoky turkey bacon
- Optional: 2 slices plant-based cheese (plant-based)
Pineapple Glaze
- 1 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Seasoning and Oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon paprika (natural)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 4 fresh pineapple slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub in the spices thoroughly. Set aside to allow flavors to meld while preparing the glaze.
- Make the Pineapple Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine fresh pineapple juice, brown sugar, natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent. Simmer gently over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens to a sticky glaze consistency. Avoid burning by stirring often.
- Grill the Chicken and Turkey Bacon: Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for about 5-6 minutes per side, brushing generously with pineapple glaze after flipping each breast. At the same time, cook the smoky turkey bacon until crispy yet flexible enough to layer.
- Assemble the Stacks: On each plate, start with a grilled chicken breast, followed by a fresh pineapple slice, then a few strips of crispy turkey bacon. Repeat the layers once more, finishing with a drizzle of extra pineapple glaze for shine and additional flavor. Optionally, top each stack with a slice of plant-based cheese while warm to melt slightly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely chopped fresh herbs or green onions over the stacks. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors and textures at their best.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken briefly in pineapple glaze before grilling to boost flavor.
- Maintain medium-high grill heat to caramelize glaze without burning.
- Use fresh pineapple for superior juice and flavor in the glaze.
- Stack ingredients evenly and avoid overloading to keep structure intact.
- Keep turkey bacon flexible by not overcooking for better stacking.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, or toasted sesame seeds for additional zest and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Huli Huli chicken, Hawaiian chicken stack, grilled chicken recipe, pineapple glaze, smoky turkey bacon, tropical flavors, gluten free appetizer
