Description
Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a flavorful island dish featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet, savory, and mildly spicy soy sauce blend with garlic, ginger, and onion. It’s an easy and satisfying recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
5 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1/2 yellow onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl or Ziplock bag, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, onion, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking pan, skin side up.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides such as steamed rice or macaroni salad.
Notes
For a quicker option, marinate for at least 2–4 hours if short on time.
Use boneless, skinless chicken for faster cooking.
Grill the marinated chicken for a smoky flavor twist.
Add pineapple juice or honey for extra sweetness.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
