Description
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a comforting island-style dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce, garlic, and ginger broth. It is rich, flavorful, and perfect served over warm rice.
Ingredients
2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
1 cup brown sugar
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small onion, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the chicken thighs in a large pot or deep skillet and pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Add the sliced onion and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally for even cooking.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot over steamed rice with extra sauce.
Notes
Boneless chicken thighs can be used for quicker cooking.
Add extra ginger for a stronger flavor.
Simmer onions longer for a deeper, softer texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
