Shoyu Chicken

Shoyu chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish often served with rice.

Shoyu chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish that features chicken marinated or cooked in a savory soy sauce-based marinade. “Shoyu” is the Japanese word for soy sauce, reflecting the dish’s Japanese influence. The chicken is typically simmered or braised until tender, resulting in a flavorful, slightly sweet, and salty dish. It is often served with steamed rice and sometimes accompanied by vegetables or pickles. Shoyu chicken is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine, enjoyed for its rich, umami flavor and comforting taste.

Shoyu Chicken

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Shoyu chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish often served with rice. The word shoyu is Japanese for soy sauce.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

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• 1 cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce, any brand)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and crushed
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 cup water
• 6 chicken thighs, bone in
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
• 1 green onion stalk, chopped

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Instructions

1. Mix shoyu, sugar, ginger, garlic and water together in a large pot.
2. Add chicken to mixture.
3. Bring to a boil on stove top, then reduce to simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Remove chicken from pot.
6. Return pot to simmer and reduce remaining liquid for 10 minutes.
7. Pour mixture over chicken; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

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