Description
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a comforting island classic featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory-sweet soy sauce broth with garlic, ginger, and onions. The flavorful sauce pairs perfectly with steamed rice for an easy, satisfying meal.
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 the 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 the chicken.
- Add the sliced onion and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally so it cooks evenly and absorbs the sauce.
- Continue simmering until the chicken becomes tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
- Serve hot over steamed rice with extra sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Boneless chicken thighs can be used for faster cooking.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer a few extra minutes until reduced.
- Serve with steamed white rice or jasmine rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily.
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds can add extra flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
