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Hawaiian Chicken Luau
Hawaiian Chicken Luau
Hawaiian Chicken Luau is a delicious and flavorful dish made with tender chicken cooked with taro leaves, coconut milk, and sometimes pineapple. It's a traditional Hawaiian dish that's savory, slightly sweet, and full of tropical flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
- 1 bunch fresh taro leaves (you can substitute with spinach or kale if taro leaves are not available)
- 1 cup pineapple chopped (fresh or canned)
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Pour in the coconut milk and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the taro leaves to the pot, stirring to combine with the chicken and coconut milk mixture.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the chopped pineapple and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes until the flavors meld together.
- Serve the Hawaiian Chicken Luau hot over steamed rice or with some Hawaiian sweet bread on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 15g (5%)Protein: 51g (102%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 19g (119%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mg (48%)Sodium: 529mg (23%)Potassium: 1156mg (33%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 105IU (2%)Vitamin C: 26mg (32%)Calcium: 48mg (5%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
