Description
Shoyu Chicken is a deliciously tender dish featuring chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful soy sauce-based mix with brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a dash of spices. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, delivering sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. Ideal for serving with rice or your favorite side, Shoyu Chicken brings Hawaiian-inspired flavors to your table in under an hour.
Ingredients
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1 cup soy sauce
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup water
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1 small onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon paprika
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8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Instructions
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Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, water, onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne, and paprika. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
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Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken thighs and cook for 6–7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and browned.
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Simmer Sauce: Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Serve: Serve chicken with sauce poured over the top, and pair it with rice or your favorite side dish.
Notes
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For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
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The sauce can be thickened further with a cornstarch slurry if desired.
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If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
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You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs provide a juicier texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg