Description
Enjoy the flavors of Hawaii with this mouthwatering Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs marinated in a savory-sweet sauce, baked to perfection, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
Marinade:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
- Marinate Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for the best flavor.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish, pouring the marinade over the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for Caramelization: For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil for the last 5 minutes of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of pineapple juice to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
