Description
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a flavorful, island-inspired dish that combines tender chicken thighs with a rich soy sauce marinade, creating a savory and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. This simple recipe requires minimal preparation and cooking time, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its delightful blend of garlic, ginger, and brown sugar, this one-pan wonder not only tastes great but also ensures easy cleanup. Serve it over rice or with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- Prepared rice for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onion, ginger, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a skillet and pour the sauce mixture over them. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce to simmer.
- Cook for about 20 minutes, turning halfway through until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken and mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl; add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Return chicken to the skillet to coat with the thickened sauce. Serve over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg