Best 9 Luau Chicken Recipes

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Luau chicken is a classic Hawaiian dish that is perfect for any special occasion. It is a flavorful and succulent dish that is sure to impress your guests. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, then roasted in the oven until cooked through. The result is a tender and juicy chicken that is bursting with flavor. Luau chicken is typically served with rice and a side of vegetables, making it a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

LUAU GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE



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This recipe with grilled pineapple makes very juicy chicken and is a great way to get your family to eat well without them knowing it! Serve with jasmine rice and fresh tomato slices.

Provided by slsawyer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 ½ cups Hawaiian marinade (such as Grill Mates®)
2 tablespoons garlic powder
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter flavoring (such as Wilton®)
8 slices fresh pineapple, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine coconut milk, Hawaiian marinade, and garlic powder in a dish large enough to marinate the chicken breasts. Add chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, turning every 3 to 4 hours, about 24 hours.
  • Combine coconut milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring in a dish. Add pineapple. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. Place chicken on hot grill; discard marinade. Cook chicken, without pressing or poking, and flipping only twice, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a platter; let rest for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Place pineapple on the hot grill and cook on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer grilled pineapple to the platter with the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 3142.4 mg, Sugar 49.9 g

LUAU CHICKEN



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This recipe tastes like it took a lot of effort to prepare when, in fact, it is very, very easy.

Provided by Marty

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons ketchup
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, ginger, garlic salt, cornstarch and soy sauce. Simmer all together for 5 minutes over low heat.
  • Place cooked chicken, bell pepper, onion, and water chestnuts in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour skillet mixture/sauce over the top. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 82.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 356.3 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

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.

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.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN LUAU



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A favorite at any luau here in Hawaii or on the mainland. We make it on the mainland when we visit family.

Provided by ediekamioka

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs chicken breasts (skinless/boneless)
2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 cups chicken stock
3 (10 ounce) packages whole frozen spinach, thawed
1 1/2 cups coconut milk

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes. Heat oil in a large skillet and saute chicken and garlic until light brown. Add stock, cover and simmer for 10 mins or until tender. Drain spinach and stir spinach and coconut milk into skillet.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

LUAU CHICKEN



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This recipe was originally called "Chicken Delight" and came from my mother. I don't know where she got it from. I re-named it "Luau Chicken" for use at a Hawaiian themed party.

Provided by Stephanie Kraft

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 -6 lbs chicken drummettes or 3 -6 lbs chicken wings (I prefer the drummetes -- You can also use a whole chicken cut up, with the skin removed)
1 (8 ounce) bottle milani 1890 French dressing
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Depending on how many people you have, you can increase or decrease this recipe very easily.
  • Put the drummettes or wings or chicken pieces in a baking dish.
  • Mix the dressing with packaged dry onion soup mix and can (s) of whole berry cranberries.
  • If you are making this for a few people, just use one bottle of dressing, one can of cranberries, and one envelope of onion soup mix.
  • Increase portions for more drummetes or wings.
  • Pour mix of dressing, cranberries and soup over the drummettes or wings, and bake at 350 for an hour and 15 minutes.

LUAU RESTAURANT CELESTIAL CHICKEN WITH SUPREME SAUCE



Luau Restaurant Celestial Chicken With Supreme Sauce image

This is a recipe from the Luau restaurant in Memphis TN from the 60's&70's. The Luau was a polynesian restraunt with a tropical themed decor. Think Mai Tai's and cheesy Hawaiian boxed in music. But to us Memphians and the yearly prom goers, it was an escape! Anyway this dish is easy and so soul satisfying.

Provided by ace7455 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (toasted)
1/4 cup parsley (fresh chopped)
1/4 cup canola oil
5 -6 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup butter
6 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet -- toast over medium heat until you can smell the oils escape. 5 minutes.
  • Combine salt, flour, paprika and black pepper and sesame seeds.
  • Dip chicken strips into half and half then dredge in seasoned flour.
  • Heat canola oil in frying pan to 375 degrees.
  • Add chicken strips not to crowd and fry til golden brown.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • SUPREME SAUCE.
  • 1/4 cup butter.
  • 6 chicken bouillon cubes.
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half.
  • 1/4cup flour.
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper.
  • 1 1/2 cup water.
  • Dissolve bouillon cubes in water.
  • Melt butter in saucepan.
  • Blend flour and cayenne, add to butter making a roux.
  • Add chicken boullion stirring constantly until mixture has come to a full boil.
  • Lower heat to medium -- and very slowly add half and half. Whisking throughly to avoid lumps.
  • TO SERVE.
  • Toss hot cooked rice and maybe a tbl of butter with parsley and mound on a platter.
  • Place chicken strips atop rice and drizzle supreme sauce over all.

Tips for a Successful Luau:

  • Plan ahead: Allow ample time for preparation and cooking. Consider dietary restrictions and preferences of your guests when selecting recipes.
  • Choose fresh ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients enhance the flavor of your dishes. Opt for local and seasonal produce, meats, and seafood.
  • Use traditional cooking methods: Luau recipes often rely on traditional cooking methods like imu (underground oven), kalua pig (slow-roasted pork), and poi (pounded taro root). If you don't have access to these methods, adapt recipes to suit your kitchen.
  • Garnish and presentation: Luau dishes are known for their vibrant colors and beautiful presentation. Use fresh herbs, flowers, and tropical fruits as garnishes. Serve dishes in traditional Hawaiian bowls or platters.

Conclusion:

A luau is a celebration of Hawaiian culture and cuisine. By following these tips and trying out the recipes provided, you can create an authentic and memorable luau experience for your guests. Embrace the spirit of aloha, share the rich flavors of Hawaii, and create lasting memories. From the savory kalua pig to the sweet haupia, each dish tells a story of Hawaiian heritage and hospitality. So gather your loved ones, put on some music, and indulge in the vibrant flavors of a traditional Hawaiian luau.

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