Best 10 Shoyu Chicken Recipes

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Shoyu chicken is a delectable Japanese dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its savory and umami-rich flavors. Originating from the island of Kyushu, this dish has become a staple in Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed by people worldwide. The key to creating an exceptional shoyu chicken lies in selecting high-quality ingredients and carefully balancing the sweet, salty, and tangy notes of the sauce. In this article, we will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect shoyu chicken, providing step-by-step instructions and highlighting the nuances that make this dish truly special. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, we assure you that with the right guidance, you'll be able to create a shoyu chicken dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SHOYU CHICKEN



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Shoyu Chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish. It is often served with rice. The word shoyu is Japanese for soy sauce. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for at least an hour, the longer the better.

Provided by The Big E

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground paprika
5 pounds skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onion, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken thighs, and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken thighs on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 114 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1304.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

SHOYU CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 teaspoons garlic puree
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 cups soy sauce
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces peeled and crushed fresh ginger
5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
Flour slurry: (to thicken)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Add the chicken to a large saute pan over medium heat and pour in the sauce. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, skimming off any fat that rises. Bring to a boil again and add the flour slurry, then lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to thicken. Arrange the chicken in a deep serving platter and cover with the sauce.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

SHOYU CHICKEN



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 1/2 to 6 pounds chicken thighs
5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup mirin
8 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
4-inch piece ginger, sliced 1/2-inch thick and smashed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 5 tablespoons water
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except cornstarch and green onions in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low and simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until chicken is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes more.
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter. Remove garlic and ginger and discard. Bring sauce to a boil, skim off excess fat, and cook until reduced slightly, about 10 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add chicken, turn to coat, and serve chicken with sauce and sliced green onions.

SHOYU CHICKEN WITH CHOW MEIN



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I like to serve chow mein with shoyu chicken. If you're using your Instant Pot®, the chicken almost cooks itself while you prepare the chow mein.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 piece fresh ginger root, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced into half rings
1 pound refrigerated chow mein noodles
1 ½ cups shredded cabbage
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup diced carrots
¼ cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Combine 1 cup soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®). Place chicken on top. Turn on Saute function and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cancel saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in fresh chow mein noodles, cabbage, celery, mushrooms, carrots, and peas. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Mix sauce into the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with the shoyu chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1886.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

ORIENTAL SHOYU CHICKEN



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Nice baked chicken recipe where the chicken has lots of flavour and is popular with all chicken lovers. I've passed this on to many of my friends.

Provided by franrobson

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons corn oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup onion

Steps:

  • Line baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Remove skin from the chicken and place in dish.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 turning and basting every 15 minutes.
  • Bake until nicely browned and juiced run clear.

SHOYU CHICKEN WITH TERI GLAZE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup soy sauce
Juice from 1 medium orange
1/2 cup mirin (Japanese rice wine)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced cilantro
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Green onions and bean sprouts for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, orange juice, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, ginger and 1/2 cup water in a large skillet, and blend well. Add the cilantro and five-spice powder. Bring to a boil, add the chicken, partly cover the skillet, and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken from sauce. Set aside, and keep warm.
  • Make the teri glaze, by blending the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water into a smooth paste. Bring 1 cup of the sauce to a boil, and stir in paste to thicken into a glaze.
  • Brush the chicken with the glaze. Garnish with green onions and bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 634, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 3689 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OBAS SHOYU CHICKEN



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This is the easiest and best tasting Hawaiian chicken dish I've ever found. I made it for my church's luau and the chicken ran out long before the roast pig did.

Provided by chicagorob

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 boneless chicken thighs (or a mix of boneless thighs and breasts)
2 cups soy sauce
2 cups water
1 clove crushed garlic
1 small chopped onion
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Put the soy sauce, water, garlic, onion, and sugar in a large pot.
  • Heat slowly so the sugar dissolves.
  • If it is sour then add more sugar, too salty then add more water.
  • If the sauce tastes good then throw in the chicken and simmer about 45 minutes.
  • The liquid ingredients should thicken to a very good sauce.
  • Serve over rice.

EIKO'S SHOYU CHICKEN



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My sister in laws mom is from Japan. This is a recipe that she has passed on to us. We really love it!!

Provided by hope2day

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 lbs chicken
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Mix sherry, water, brown sugar and soy sauce.
  • Heat oil in dutch oven, fry chicken until brown.
  • Sprinkle ginger and garlic on top of chicken.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and cook slowly for 1 hour or until done.
  • *You could also cook it in the oven @ 325 for 1 hour.
  • *If you like you can add Tofu or chopped cabbage when adding the ingredients to pot to simmer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 106.3, Sodium 2115.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.8, Protein 30.3

HAWAIIAN DRUMSTICKS (SHOYU CHICKEN)



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Sounds easy!

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 chicken drumsticks
1 c ketchup
1 c dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 c soy sauce (shoyu)
1 Tbsp grated ginger
splash sesame oil

Steps:

  • 1. Cook all ingredients in crock pot on low for about 8 hours.
  • 2. Serve on top of rice.

SHOYU CHICKEN



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Make and share this Shoyu Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Liana Shanes

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pot, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken pieces
1 cup shoyu
1 cup water
2 teaspoons garlic
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • combine everything but the chicken and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Once sugar is dissolved, add chicken and put in hot pot on stove.
  • Cook for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • serve over rice with vegetable side (corn niblets best).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 2954.1, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 32, Protein 23.8

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate.
  • Sear the chicken in a hot pan until browned on all sides to lock in the juices.
  • Add enough liquid to the pot to cover the chicken halfway.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for the recommended time.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Shoyu chicken is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve guests, shoyu chicken is sure to please.

With its savory, slightly sweet flavor and tender, juicy texture, shoyu chicken is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite.

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