Shoyu Chicken Recipe
This Shoyu Chicken is sweet, savory, and perfectly tender. A Hawaiian-style comfort dish made with soy, garlic, and ginger, it’s ideal for easy weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Mixing bowl (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Optional
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika Optional
- 5 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, chopped onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Stir in oregano, black pepper, and optional spices like red pepper flakes, cayenne, or paprika.
- Add the skinless chicken thighs to the pot and mix well to coat.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 35–40 minutes.
- Remove the lid and simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Stir occasionally and flip the chicken once or twice for even cooking.
- Serve hot with rice and your favorite sides.
