Hawaiian-Style Shoyu Chicken
Hawaiian-Style Shoyu Chicken offers a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, transporting your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a rich soy sauce blend, enhanced with fresh ginger, garlic, and brown sugar. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Pour leftover marinade into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot over steamed rice or alongside grilled veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra sweetness, consider adding pineapple juice to the marinade. Substitute tamari for a gluten-free option. Allow the chicken to rest post-cooking for juicier bites.