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Easy Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Bowls — homemade Huli Huli Chicken Bowls recipe

Easy Hawaiian Huli Huli Chicken Bowls

A tropical-inspired bowl featuring tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory pineapple-based sauce, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs chicken pieces, boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Bowl Assembly
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to create the marinade.
  2. Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour half the marinade over the chicken, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, discard the used marinade, and cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Simmer the remaining unused marinade in a small saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until thickened into a glaze.
  6. Brush the glaze over the cooked chicken.
  7. Divide rice among four bowls, top with chicken, pineapple, and red bell pepper, and garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Discard any marinade that has touched raw meat.