Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

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Keep the skin on chicken thighs for extra flavor, but remove it before serving to cut down on saturated fat while maintaining that rich, succulent taste.

July 23, 2025

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

Recipe by Daily Disher

Tender chicken thighs braised in a sweet-savory shoyu sauce with honey, ginger, and garlic—pure island comfort food.

Course: Main

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Cuisine: Hawaiian

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs

1 cup shoyu (soy sauce)

½ cup water

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup honey

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp grated ginger

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp cornstarch

2 tbsp water


Directions

1.

In a large pot, combine shoyu, water, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Stir well to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

2.

Add the chicken thighs to the pot, ensuring they are fully submerged in the shoyu mixture.

3.

Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Allow the chicken to cook for about 30 minutes.

4.

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add this mixture to the simmering chicken, stirring continuously.

5.

Continue cooking over low heat for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.

6.

Remove the pot from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

0.25

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken delivers authentic island flavors in a comforting, one-pot dish. Tender chicken thighs slowly braise in a sweet-savory sauce made with shoyu, honey, fresh ginger, and garlic. The result is fall-off-the-bone chicken glazed in a rich, glossy sauce that’s perfect over steamed rice. Pair with a crisp Riesling or Gewürztraminer to complement the sweet-savory profile, or choose a light Pinot Noir whose earthy notes balance the honey and ginger beautifully.

Complete this tropical-inspired meal with Pineapple Chicken and Rice for another Hawaiian favorite that celebrates the islands’ love of sweet and savory combinations. Add Coconut Chicken as a crispy contrast that complements the tender braised textures, or serve alongside Sticky Honey Garlic Pork for an Asian-fusion feast that highlights similar flavor profiles of sweet, salty, and umami-rich ingredients.

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