Shoyu Chicken Recipe by philiplemoine

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Shoyu Chicken Recipe

philiplemoine

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1 hr

This shoyu chicken recipe is one of my favorite comfort meals. I remember the first time I had it. When I saw it, I thought it was chicken adobo. I was surprised when I tasted the sweet flavors and immediately fell in love. This dish is a local Hawai’i classic and a must-try! Here is my version of the recipe.

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4 servings

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4 servings

US

original

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Ingredients

2 lbs Bone in skin on chicken thighs

6 Six cloves of garlic, minced

3 inch knob of peeled ginger, sliced into giant matchsticks

2 - 3 Green onions, white part only, cut into 2 inches

1 cup of chicken broth

⅔ cup light soy sauce (Aloha Shoyu)

⅔ cup of brown sugar

½ cup sliced green onion for garnish

3 tablespoons olive oil

Tools

Frying Pan

Saucepan

Air Fryer or Oven

sheet Pan

Directions

Step 1

1. Over medium-high heat, add cooking oil to a large pan and brown chicken on both sides. Cook for about 5 minutes, and remove the chicken and excess oil.

2 lbs Bone in skin on chicken thighs

3 tablespoons olive oil

Frying Pan

Step 2

2. Place the pan back on the stove and add minced garlic, ginger, and whites of green onions. Cook for 1 minute.

6 Six cloves of garlic, minced

3 inch knob of peeled ginger, sliced into giant matchsticks

2 - 3 Green onions, white part only, cut into 2 inches

Step 3

3. Deglaze pan with chicken broth and soy sauce. When the liquid starts to simmer, add the brown sugar and stir till dissolved.

1 cup of chicken broth

⅔ cup light soy sauce (Aloha Shoyu)

⅔ cup of brown sugar

Step 4

4. Add chicken back to the pan and lower the heat to a simmer. Place a lid on the pan to fully cover it, and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 5

5. After 20 minutes, flip the chicken, cover it, and cook it for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 6

6. Remove the chicken and reduce the sauce over medium heat till it thickens.

Step 7

7. Place the chicken on a sheet pan, skin side up, and place it in the oven on the top rack—broil for 2-5 minutes or until the skin has a nice char.

Pan

Step 8

8. Serve with broccoli and rice and spoon on reduced sauce from the pan.

Step 9

9. Top with sliced green onions, and enjoy!

½ cup sliced green onion for garnish

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