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Summertime is here, and if you’re in need of menu ideas for your Hawaiian barbecue, you’ve come to the right place. We have popular grilling recipes like huli huli chicken and shoyu chicken, as well as Hawaiian-inspired recipes like Hawaiian kabobs, chicken and pineapple sliders, and pineapple grilled pork chops. Say aloha to these 14 Hawai’i-style grilling recipes perfect for outdoor entertaining.
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Hawaiian Chicken Pineapple Kabobs
Skewers and kabobs are some of the best choices for grilling because they’re fast and easy to cook on the grill, and the layered ingredients make for a beautiful medley of flavors and colors. Here, chicken and pineapple are soaked in a soy sauce marinade before hitting the grill.
Hawaiian Belly Buster Burgers
Hawai‘i-style thick barbecue sauce is the key to these flavorful burgers that are topped with Cheddar cheese, French-fried onions, and pineapple, all served on a Kaiser roll. You can also serve them on toasted Hawaiian burger burns as Allrecipes Allstar Christina did: “This recipe is a definite keeper!”
Hawaiian Beach Shrimp
“This easy shrimp recipe is great for a hibachi on the beach in Hawaii or your own backyard,” says says Allrecipes member Nancy LY. “You can broil it in the oven if you’re not anywhere near a beach. Serve this ono (delicious) shrimp dish as a pupu (entrée) or appetizer. I prepare it either with or without the shells, depending on how fast I want people to eat ‘em up.”
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken
A coconut-and-soy sauce marinade brings tropical flavor to these grilled chicken thighs. Serve over coconut rice (which you can make by replacing half of the water used to cook the rice with coconut milk), as Allrecipes member Amy Snider Husk suggests.
Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
These turkey burgers are low in fat but high in flavor, thanks to the teriyaki baste and grilled pineapple they are served with. If you find your patties aren’t firming up, try sticking them in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to grilling, as Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole suggests.
Jo’s Hawaiian Chicken Burgers
Grilled teriyaki chicken burgers are served on buns with grilled pineapple and jalapeño peppers in this healthier alternative to traditional beef burgers. “The fruitiness of the pineapple, the heat of the jalapeño, the creaminess of the cheese, and the hit of ginger you get from the burgers themselves, all come together in perfect flavor harmony,” says Allrecipes Allstar Kim.
Grilled Hawaiian Salmon with Strawberry Pineapple Salsa
If you’re looking for a savory application for fresh summer strawberries, this grilled salmon with strawberry-pineapple salsa and strawberry-preserve marinade is your answer.
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken and Pineapple Sandwiches
Sliders are the perfect party food, and these bring island flavor that is perfect for summertime. “This recipe was not only easy but a crowd HIT!” says reviewer Meg.
Shoyu Chicken
Shoyu chicken—shoyu is the name of Japanese-style soy sauce—is a popular grilled chicken dish in Hawaiian. “Loved it! Will definitely be making this again soon,” says reviewer Shea. “Super easy and delicious. Just the right amount of spice.”
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“Easy recipe to put together for that laid-back ‘Maui Wowie’ person. Great for the beach or backyard BBQ,” says Allrecipes member ROXIEMAUI. “You will be surprised by the onolicious flavor. This dish always gets the Shaka sign!”
Late late pineapple chicken
Sweet huli huli sauce, made in this recipe with crushed pineapple, brown sugar, shoyu, ketchup, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic sauce, and liquid smoke, is a popular Hawaiian marinade often used for chicken. “This Hawaiian BBQ is commonly found at roadside fundraisers,” says Allrecipes member Mark Bender.
Pineapple Grilled Pork Chops
Pork chops are marinated with pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder overnight. Once the flavor has had time to seep into the meat, the pork chops are grilled and topped with grilled pineapple rings. “Definitely adding this to my favorite meals for the grill!” says reviewer amberhickman.
Hawaiian Shrimp
In this easy dinner-on-a-stick, shrimp, pineapple, bacon, bell peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes are basted simply with sweet and sour sauce.
Heart Ribs
These ribs uses a Hawaii-style marinade made white sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ground ginger. “Excellent! Can’t wait to make them again,” says reviewer Lisa. “The only complaint was I didn’t make enough.”