November 15, 2017

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

Name: Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 1/2 cups soy sauce; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 inch piece fresh ginger (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar

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Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken– so flavorful you’ll forget how easy it is to make! Filled with flavors of ginger, garlic and just a touch of red pepper, it’s a meal you’ll want over and over again!

There is a little hole-in-the-wall cafe where we used to live in Corvallis, Oregon that serves the best Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken you can get short of flying to Hawaii. The ribs are probably their claim to fame, but I’m a sucker for their shoyu chicken and macaroni salad. It’s been a while in the making, but I think the recipe I’ve come up with makes for a pretty stinkin’ good substitute when I have a hankering for big plate of sweet meat, rice, and mac– which happens at least twice a week.

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Hawaiian Shoyu chicken is one of the simplest things to make. Seriously. Yet somehow the few, simple ingredients turn into deep flavors, tender meat and an all-around unforgettable meal. Shoyu is just another name for soy sauce, so as you might guess, we’re using a lot of soy sauce here. Other ingredients include Worcestershire sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, water, and a little red pepper.

What kind of chicken should I use for Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken?

You’ll need about 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs. I know I’ll have someone ask if they can use breasts, and the answer it yes, yes you CAN. But try it once with chicken thighs just for me, please? The thighs have so much flavor and really make this shoyu chicken what it’s supposed to be.

Tips for Making Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken:

This recipe can be made on the stove-top or in a slow cooker. Directions for both will be in the recipe below.
My favorite way of eating it is with lots of steamed rice, macaroni salad, fresh-cut pineapple, and a little concoction our local cafe serves with all of its meats called “Da Sauce”. It’s basically more soy sauce and sugar and the recipe is included in the recipe card below.

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Tools used for Making Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken:

Instant Pot : I use my Instant Pot as my slow cooker these days. This is the model that I have and LOVE. It’s been with me for over a year and I’ve definitely put it through the ringer, but still works like new! It’s changed the dinnertime routine at our house and helps me make meals in under an hour that used to take HOURS!
Ninja 3-in-One Cooking System: When my Instant Pot is already in use (It makes the BEST rice) I still use my favorite slow-cooker. I’ve owned this slow cooker for about 6 years (when they were first introduced) and I still love it. The stovetop feature allows me to sear and cook meats before allowing them to slow cook (less dishes) and there’s a bake feature as well.

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