This Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a sweet and savory island-style dish made by simmering chicken in a soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger marinade. Tender, flavorful, and perfect served over rice, it’s an easy one-pot meal packed with aloha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2–2.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless)
- 3/4 cup soy sauce (shoyu)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 1 1/4 cups water
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 tbsp sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, or 1/4 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- In a large pot or deep skillet, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and water. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add chicken thighs to the pot, making sure they’re mostly submerged. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Simmer for 30–40 minutes, flipping chicken occasionally. Remove lid in the last 10–15 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
- Once chicken is tender and glazed, spoon sauce over top and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve hot over steamed white rice with optional sides like macaroni salad or vegetables.
Notes
- Add pineapple juice for a tropical flavor boost.
- Use boneless thighs for quicker cooking.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Simmer uncovered longer for a thicker, sticky glaze.
- Shred leftovers for rice bowls or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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