Description
Enjoy the flavors of the islands with this delicious Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce-based glaze, served over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Sauce:
- 1 cup shoyu (soy sauce)
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 5 cloves garlic (smashed)
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger (sliced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large pot, combine shoyu, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, green onions, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir to dissolve sugar.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken thighs in a single layer, skin-side down. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30–35 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through.
- Thicken the Sauce: If desired, remove chicken and stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Return chicken to the pot.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over chicken and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for extra flavor before cooking.
- Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds.
- Pairs well with macaroni salad or sautéed cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 thighs with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
