Name: What To Serve With Huli Huli Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion huli huli chicken

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your huli huli chicken, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 33 of the most popular side dishes for huli huli chicken.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with huli huli chicken are pineapple rice, potato mac salad, jicama slaw, Ohana noodles, and Hawaiian rolls. You can also serve lemon butter broccoli, grilled vegetable skewers, and Mexican street corn kale salad. For something unusual but tasty, try Asian smashed cucumbers.

Ready? Let’s get started!

Pineapple rice

This pineapple rice is my go-to side dish for huli-huli chicken.

Instead of just water, the rice is cooked in pineapple juice and coconut milk, infusing it with bold tropical flavors that pair superbly with the sweet-savory huli huli chicken.

Adding lime juice and chopped cilantro adds a refreshing touch, while the cashews give you a pop of creaminess with every bite.

Why we love this recipe: it’ll make you feel like you’re on an island getaway.

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Potato mac salad

You’re getting twice the carbs with this potato mac salad, but it doesn’t hurt to indulge from time to time, right?

This Hawaiian staple involves fork-tender potatoes and al dente macaroni drenched in a classic mayo dressing.

It’s creamy, sweet, and tangy – the perfect contrast to your smokey grilled huli huli chicken.

Why we love this recipe: it transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, indulgent dish.

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Cilantro-jalapeño jicama slaw

I love coleslaw in every form, but this jicama slaw has to be one of my favorites.

In this version, bright red cabbage is tossed with jicama instead of carrots, giving you a juicy, satisfying crunch.

And instead of the usual creamy mayo dressing, it uses zesty cilantro and spicy jalapeños to cut through the richness of the chicken.

Why we love this recipe: it’s lighter and healthier than your usual recipes.

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Grilled pineapple

Take advantage of the open grill by grilling some fresh pineapples alongside your huli huli chicken.

The pineapple slices are dusted with a bit of brown sugar, which helps the fruit caramelize as they grill, leaving gorgeous charred marks all over.

You can cut the pineapple up and enjoy it in a pineapple salsa, or top it with ice cream to cap off your meal.

Why we love this recipe: it requires minimal effort.

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Lemon butter broccoli

In a rush?

Let me introduce you to your new favorite recipe – lemon butter broccoli.

It takes less than 10 minutes to put together, and you’ll have a warm, healthy, flavorsome side.

What more could you want?

Why we love this recipe: steaming is the healthiest way to cook broccoli!

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Ohana noodles

You don’t need to go to Disneyworld to enjoy the infamous Ohana noodles… with this recipe you can make the noodles in the comfort of your own home.

You can make it your own this way too.

I like adding veggies like cabbage, carrots, and green onions for a nutritious boost.

All these noodles need is a tasty protein – and that’s where your huli huli chicken comes in.

Why we love this recipe: any leftovers will taste even better the next day.

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Mexican street corn kale salad

Go on a culinary fusion adventure by pairing the Hawaiian classic huli huli chicken with a Mexican-inspired kale salad.

It’s loaded with lime-massaged kale, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and salty cotija cheese.

But the game changer for this salad is its cilantro lime dressing.

Psst… feta is a good substitute for cojita cheese.

Why we love this recipe: everyone will be clamouring for second helpings of this salad.

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Grilled vegetable skewers

Vegetable skewers are always on my menu when grilling is involved.

Grilling brings out the veggies’ natural sweetness and infuses them with an irresistible smoky flavor.

And you can use whatever vegetables you want! My favorites are onions and peppers.

Psst… you can put chunks of the huli huli chicken on the skewers too.

Why we love this recipe: it’s Insta-worthy.

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Green salad with parmesan dressing

You can’t really go wrong with a simple, light side salad.

This one is made of crisp lettuce leaves and crunchy English cucumbers, all tossed in a citrusy and nutty lemon-parmesan vinaigrette.

Ideal if you’re in a rush.

Why we love this recipe: it will only take you a few minutes to throw together.

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Hawaiian rolls

Turn your huli huli chicken into a burger with these hawaiian rolls.

This recipe’s secret ingredient? Pineapple juice – it makes your rolls unbelievably fluffy and moist.

And it infuses them with a subtle sweetness that tastes amazing with your smoky huli huli chicken.

Why we love this recipe: it’s a great recipe even for beginner bakers.

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Smashed Asian cucumber salad

This Asian-style cucumber salad is an excellent accompaniment to huli huli chicken.

It’s light and refreshing – a fabulous addition to your cookout spread.

Psst… want a bit of spice? Add some homemade chili oil to your dressing.

Why we love this recipe: the cucumbers’ cooling effect will help you beat the summer heat.

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The best side dishes to serve with huli huli chicken

Pineapple rice
Potato mac salad
Cilantro-jalapeño jicama slaw
Grilled pineapple
Lemon butter broccoli
Ohana noodles
Mexican street corn kale salad
Grilled vegetable skewers
Green salad with parmesan dressing
Hawaiian rolls
Smashed Asian cucumber salad