Fresh ginger, chili paste, and pineapple are combined in a simple marinade for these tender chicken bites. Tangy and sweet, Huli Huli Chicken Bites have all the flavor of Hawaii’s ever-popular Huli Huli chicken, but with a quicker cooking process to make dinner time even easier.
Huli Huli Chicken is typically slow cooked using a rotisserie or barbecue grill. I’ve adapted the more traditional recipe for this stovetop method, because if you know me at all, you know that simple stir-fry and skillet recipes are my thing. The result is bite-size pieces of chicken with an irresistible sticky sauce.
The chicken cooks in just a couple minutes and then the glaze ingredients are simmered until thickened to create a sweet and tangy sauce that coats each piece of chicken. Don’t miss the cook’s note below for a quick thickening tip if you’re rushed for time.
I served the Huli Huli Chicken Bites over Pineapple Rice with Cilantro and Lime. My kids devoured it in minutes and immediately asked for seconds. This chicken would also be great served with plain rice, roasted or steamed vegetables, or even on its own.
Here are a few more chicken recipes you might like:
Cheesy Bacon Chicken with Mustard Sauce by I Am Baker
Hawaiian Chicken Skewers by FoodieCrush
Very Greek Grilled Chicken by Kalyn’s Kitchen
Chipotle Chicken Skewers with Avocado Cream Sauce by Barefeet In The Kitchen
Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken Bites by Foodie with Family
Cookbook Queen says
Love all the flavors in this chicken — and thighs are the best!! Adding this to my menu 🙂
Big Dude says
Great way to do Huli Huli chicken Mary