Best 8 Shoyu Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old boring chicken recipes? Do you long for a dish that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more? Look no further than shoyu chicken thighs! This Japanese-inspired dish is made with a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar that infuses the chicken with an umami-rich taste. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-frying these succulent thighs, this recipe is sure to become a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SHOYU CHICKEN



Shoyu Chicken image

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



Shoyu Chicken image

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.

HAWAIIAN SHOYU CHICKEN



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This is a Hawaiian dish that uses a Chinese cooking method with Japanese ingredients. You can literally find 100s of Shoyu chicken recipes in Hawaii and every household has it's own twist. The key if you want to be "authentic" is to use Hawaiian Shoyu, it's a bit sweeter than normal soy sauce (Shoyu means soy sauce in Japanese) which you can find in any Asian market. The basics of Shoyu chicken is poaching the chicken in soy sauce and other ingredients. If you like teriyaki chicken the flavor profile is very similar. I have friends that use Teriyaki sauce in their Shoyu chicken recipes.

Provided by Kana K.

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chicken thigh, bone in, skin on
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup and 2 tblsp soy sauce (Hawaiian Shoyu)
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
3 inches piece ginger, sliced 1/8 to 1/16 inch thick
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1-2 tablespoons water, to make a slurry
1 -2 green onion (to garnish)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients (except cornstarch slurry, green onions and sesame seeds) in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce to low and cook very slowly, covered, until chicken is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes more. Continue to skim the broth for fat and impurities.
  • Remove chicken to a serving platter. Strain the sauce and bring to a boil. Thicken with the cornstarch slurry, adding it very slowly to avoid any clumps to desired thickness.
  • Glaze over the chicken. Garnish with slices of green onion.
  • Suggestion: Save some of the sauce, it goes wonderfully over rice, the dish tastes better the second day -- ;-)
  • Serve with rice, and what the heck, mac salad! Onolicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677, Fat 38.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 2568.1, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.9, Protein 47.3

SHOYU CHICKEN



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Shoyu chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish made with chicken thighs simmered to perfection in a sweet and savory shoyu sauce and served with rice.

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-3 pounds chicken thighs
1 cup soy sauce ((aka shoyu))
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon garlic ((crushed or minced))
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
red pepper flakes ((to taste))

Steps:

  • 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 sugar is dissolved, place 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 35-40 minutes, turning the chicken over half-way through. The sauce should thicken and reduce as it is cooking.
  • Remove from heat. Allow chicken to rest 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce (sauce will thicken more upon cooling).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 1708 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SHOYU CHICKEN RECIPE



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Shoyu Chicken is a chicken dish with shoyu soy sauce, ginger and scallions; served over rice with a side of Hawaiian Mac Salad.

Provided by Adrianna Adarme

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup shoyu soy sauce
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 (2-inch knob) fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
3 whole garlic cloves (peeled and crushed)
2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 Maui onion (or yellow onion) (peeled and cut into 3/4-inch wedges)
3 whole green onions (white and green parts, cut into 2-inch pieces)
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a heavy Dutch oven or pot, mix the soy sauce, water, honey, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together. Nestle the chicken thighs in the sauce, skin side up, submerging the meat as much as possible. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. When the sauce comes to a boil, add the Maui or yellow onion wedges and green onion pieces and turn the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for 30 minutes. Using a pair of kitchen tongs, gently turn all the chicken pieces over. Cover the pot again and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Check the tenderness of the meat with a fork; if you can easily insert the fork into the meat, the chicken is done. Remove the cooked thighs from the sauce, reserving it, and place them on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of the sauce until smooth, then add the cornstarch mixture back to the pot with the remaining sauce and cook over medium-low for 4 to 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Broil the chicken thighs for a minute or two, watching carefully to make sure you do not burn the skin. The goal is to just quickly brown the skin.
  • Serve the chicken with the thickened sauce and rice.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 19544 mg, Fiber 0.8 g, Sugar 18.6 g

SHOYU CHICKEN



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Shoyu Chicken is a popular local Hawaii dish that is found at many restaurants in Hawaii. It is also easy to make at home with basic pantry ingredients. It's a simple, comforting meal.

Provided by Kathy YL Chan

Categories     Hawaii Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 pieces)
1/2 cup shoyu
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 2-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced
2 stalks green onions (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Steps:

  • Over medium-high heat, brown chicken (skin-side down) in a saucepan. Brown for 5 minutes, until the skin is a deep golden color.
  • Mix together in a bowl: shoyu, sugar, water, and rice vinegar. Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken in the sauce pan.
  • Add in the smashed garlic and sliced ginger. Bring mixture to a boil, then turn back down to low heat. Put on a lid and let the chicken simmer (skin side up) for 10 minutes.
  • Lift the lid. Turn the chicken skin-side down, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate. Reduce the sauce over medium heat until thick (like the thickness of honey).
  • Serve the chicken over a big bowl of rice. Finish with chopped green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and drizzle on the sauce. It's onolicious ^_^

INSTANT POT® HAWAII-STYLE SHOYU CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



Instant Pot® Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks image

Bring the islands home to your family with this very Hawaiian dish. The flavor is authentic and super easy with the Instant Pot®. Serve with rice because the sauce is fantastic over it!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup soy sauce
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon potato starch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make the sauce.
  • Place drumsticks into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour sauce on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove drumsticks and set aside.
  • Switch to Saute function and bring sauce to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons cold water and potato starch in a small bowl to make a thick slurry. Quickly stir mixture into the sauce and continue stirring until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency. Serve drumsticks with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 2484.9 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

GARLIC SHOYU CHICKEN



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This came from a friend in Hawaii. It is delicious, economical and easy to make! Everyone asks for seconds. It can be adapted for cooking on the stove or oven, but the crock pot was best!

Provided by Mom of Five

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic
1 1/2 cups water
8 -12 pieces skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except chicken, in a bowl and mix.
  • Place chicken in a crock pot and pour sauce on top.
  • Cook on low heat for about six hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 3150.2, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 41, Protein 32.9

Tips:

  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is the key ingredient in this dish, so make sure you use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is naturally brewed and has a rich, complex flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken thighs for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken thighs over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from burning and will allow it to cook evenly.
  • Baste the chicken thighs with the marinade while they are cooking: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides: Some good options include rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Shoyu chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful soy sauce mixture and then cooked until it is tender and juicy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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