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shoyu chicken recipe

Shoyu Chicken Recipe

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This easy shoyu chicken recipe brings authentic Hawaiian flavor to your kitchen with tender chicken simmered in a rich soy sauce, garlic, and ginger glaze. It’s a sweet and savory dish perfect for a quick, comforting meal served with rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (sliced)

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and set aside. Mince the garlic and slice the ginger.
  2. In a large pot, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken thighs to the pot, making sure they are fully coated in the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Continue cooking uncovered, turning the chicken occasionally, until the sauce thickens into a rich, glossy, caramelized glaze that coats the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSodium: 780mgSugar: 12g

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for the most tender and juicy texture
  • Adjust sugar slightly if you prefer less sweetness
  • For a thicker sauce, simmer longer until reduced
  • Low-sodium soy sauce can be used to control saltiness

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