Shoyu Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
364 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Hawaiian
Shoyu Chicken
Description
The Shoyu Chicken recipe features chicken thighs cooked in a blend of soy sauce, sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. The ingredients are combined in a pan and brought to a boil before adding the chicken. The chicken simmers uncovered for about 35 to 40 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken while infusing the meat with flavor. Turning the chicken halfway ensures even cooking and glazing.
The finished dish offers tender chicken with a shiny, flavorful sauce that balances sweetness and saltiness with mild spice from the red pepper flakes. This technique results in moist meat and a richly seasoned coating. While the recipe focuses on thighs, the method can be adapted to similar cuts that benefit from braising.
Serve the Shoyu Chicken with rice or steamed vegetables to complement the savory sauce. The remaining sauce thickens more as it cools and can be spooned over side dishes or saved for dipping. Letting the chicken rest briefly after cooking helps the flavors settle.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce (aka shoyu)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon garlic (crushed or minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated fresh
- red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a high-sided saute pan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
- As soon as the sugar is dissolved, place the chicken in the pan. The chicken can be touching but don't over-crowd the pan.
- Heat until the sauce comes to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.Simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, turning the chicken over halfway through. The sauce should thicken and reduce as it is cooking.
- Remove from heat. Allow chicken to rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce (sauce will thicken more upon cooling).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1708mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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