Description
Experience a symphony of flavors with this vibrant Hawaiian stack that combines marinated chicken thighs, grilled pineapple, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs into a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight if time allows.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding it. Brush chicken thighs with vegetable oil.
- Cook: Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and grill marks form. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare Rice: Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions and let it sit off heat for fluffiness.
- Let it Rest and Slice: Remove chicken from the grill, allow it to rest, then slice into bite-sized strips.
- Assemble the Stack: Scoop a portion of jasmine rice as the base, layer on grilled chicken, fresh pineapple, diced red bell pepper, and sliced avocado.
- Finish: Sprinkle with sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours; overnight is best for flavor absorption. Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Hawaiian chicken, grilled chicken, tropical recipe, summer dish, healthy meal