Best 5 Easy Chicken Luau Recipes

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Chicken luau is a traditional Hawaiian dish made with chicken, taro leaves, coconut milk, and various spices. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, there is a recipe out there that will suit your needs. With the right ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create an authentic and flavorful chicken luau that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN LUAU



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This modern version of a Hawaiian recipe combines chicken with spinach and coconut milk. A more traditional recipe for this dish would use taro leaves instead of spinach, and additional cooking time. You may also try making this recipe with two teaspoons fresh ginger, sliced, in place of the garlic, or in addition to the garlic. Taken from a Hawaiian tourist web site.

Provided by treehuggingmom

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or substitute sesame or macadamia oil)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups chicken stock
3 (10 ounce) boxes spinach, thawed (frozen whole-leaf spinach)
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Remove bones and skin from chicken breasts and cut meat into 1 inch cubes.
  • Heat oil and saute chicken until lightly browned; add garlic and saute one minute.
  • Pour chicken stock over the browned meat and garlic, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Drain the thawed spinach, then stir spinach and coconut milk into the chicken mixture. Simmer five minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

EASY CHICKEN LUAU



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My friend served this at her son's birthday party and I immediately asked for the recipe. She gave it to me verbally and I was surprised by how simple it was! I had to post it so I wouldn't forget about it, since I don't have it on paper. Hope you enjoy! Everyone at the party loved it. Taro leaves are traditional in this recipe, but my friend made it with spinach and it was still delicious.

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and chopped

Steps:

  • Saute the chicken in the oil until just cooked through.
  • Add the cream of chicken soup and the coconut milk. Heat until simmering.
  • Add the spinach.
  • Serve over steamed white rice.

CHICKEN AND PORK LAU LAU



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 to 24 large luau leaves (leaves of the taro root plant), as needed to wrap proteins
1 (2 to 3-pound) pork butt, cut into 6 pork-chop sized slices
6 (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts
12 (3-ounce) pieces sablefish, butterfish or other fish of your choice
Sea salt, as needed to taste
24 ti leaves to serve as wrappers, or aluminum foil (ti leaves are not to be eaten, but are used as the packaging material to bake/steam the luau leaf packets)

Steps:

  • For the luau leaves, have a large bowl of ice water standing by. In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket (or use a stainless steel colander with handles), steam the luau leaves until soft but still bright green, and then plunge the steamer basket into the ice water to stop the cooking. Set the steamer basket on a utility platter or over a pot to let drain well and cool.
  • Lay the steamed luau leaves out on your work surface, then lay a piece of chicken or a piece of pork on each leaf topped with a piece of fish. Season with sea salt. Enclose the meat and fish in the luau leaves and then package them in ti leaves or aluminum foil. If you are using ti leaves, arrange the leaves perpendicular to each other in across arrangement. The stem of the ti leaf acts as the "string" to tie the package shut. The chicken and pork lau lau can then be cooked in an imu (the earthen oven) or in a conventional oven at 350 degrees F until cooked through, about 1 hour. For a description of the imu, please refer to the recipe for Whole Kahlua Pig Roasted in an Imu for a Luau.

LUAU CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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"A friend at work gave me the recipe for this marinade," recalls Denise Pope of Mishawaka, Indiana. "After grilling the tender chicken a few times for company, I decided to turn it into a sandwich." It's complemented by a pineapple ring and a mild dill and mustard sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
6 lettuce leaves, optional
6 kaiser rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice and six pineapple slices (save remaining juice and pineapple for another use). In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the brown sugar, ground mustard, garlic salt, pepper and reserved pineapple juice; add chicken. seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and dill. Refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Grill the chicken, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Grill pineapple slices for 1 minute on each side. , Spread mayonnaise mixture on roll bottoms. Layer with lettuce if desired, chicken and pineapple. Replace roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 10 g fat (1 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14 mg cholesterol, Sodium 516 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44 g carbohydrate, Fiber 2 g fiber, Protein 10 g protein.

SLOW COOKER LUAU CHICKEN



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As long as you're cooking bacon for breakfast, save some for the slow cooker. In four hours, you'll be saying aloha to lunch! -Cindy Lund, Valley Center, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 bacon strips, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
3/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Cut three bacon strips in half; cook until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels., Season chicken with salt and pepper; place in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Top each thigh with a half piece of bacon. Top with onion, pineapple and barbecue sauce., Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender. Cook remaining bacon until crisp; drain and crumble. Sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

Tips:

  • Use dark meat chicken. Dark meat chicken is more flavorful and juicy than white meat chicken, and it holds up better to the long cooking time in this recipe.
  • Brown the chicken before stewing it. Browning the chicken adds flavor and color to the dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onions, but you can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, bell peppers, or corn.
  • Use fresh coconut milk. Fresh coconut milk is much more flavorful than canned coconut milk. If you can't find fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk, but be sure to use a good quality brand.
  • Season the dish to taste. This recipe calls for salt, pepper, and garlic powder, but you can also add other spices, such as cumin, curry powder, or paprika.
  • Serve the chicken luau over rice. Chicken luau is traditionally served over rice, but you can also serve it over mashed potatoes or noodles.

Conclusion:

Chicken luau is a delicious and easy-to-make Hawaiian dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of chicken, vegetables, and coconut milk is flavorful and satisfying. Serve it over rice for a complete meal.

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