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Shoyu Chicken

A popular Hawaiian chicken recipe, this Shoyu Chicken consists of chicken thighs that are cooked in a soy sauce mixture and served over rice.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • prepared rice for serving

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water garlic, onion, ginger, oregano and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken in a 12-inch skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and turn the stove to medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  3. Cook the chicken, turning over once halfway through the cook time, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  4. When the chicken is done, remove it to a plate.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with about 1 tablespoon of water, then add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce in the skillet. Whisk to combine and cook until slightly thickened.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce.
  7. Serve over rice, if desired.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information does not include rice for serving.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutrition information does not include rice for serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe, about 2 thighs Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 2084mg (87%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 33g (66%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe, about 2 thighs
Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 2084mg 87%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 33g 66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.