Shoyu chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish 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.
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cook Time | 30 mins |
| Additional Time | 1 hr |
| Servings | 12 |
Shoyu Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika (Optional)
- 5 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup brown sugar
Directions:
- Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
- Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken thighs from marinade; discard remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken thighs on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 338 |
| Fat | 13g |
| Protein | 33g |
Enjoy with locsed
