Savory Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken: A One-Pot Comfort Delight

Discover the savory delight of Shoyu Chicken, a comforting one-pot meal packed with flavor and Hawaiian warmth.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Hawaiian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Thighs Use bone-in, skin-on for best flavor

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Shoyu (Soy Sauce) Replace with tamari for gluten-free
1/4 cup Sugar Granulated white sugar preferred
1 cup Water
2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Substitute with mirin or apple cider vinegar if needed

For the Aromatics

4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
1 inch Fresh Ginger Sliced

Optional Garnishes

2 tbsp Green Onions Chopped
1 tbsp Sesame Seeds For sprinking on top

Equipment

large saucepan or Dutch oven

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
In a bowl, mix shoyu, sugar, water, and rice vinegar until sugar dissolves. Pour sauce over the browned chicken.
Add smashed garlic and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
Flip chicken skin-side down, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Remove chicken and increase heat to medium. Simmer sauce uncovered for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
Serve chicken over cooked rice, drizzle with thickened sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is possible for up to 3 months.

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