Description
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring chicken thighs marinated in a savory-sweet soy sauce mixture, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish, pouring the marinade over the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil for the last 5 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of pineapple juice to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 25g