Savory Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken That’ll Wow Your Dinner Guests Recipe
Savory Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish featuring bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and salty blend of low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and onion. Baked to perfection, this dish combines a rich umami depth with a subtle warmth, perfect for impressing dinner guests with an easy yet delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 5 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, water, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced onion, and crushed red pepper flakes until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a balanced sweet and savory base.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, massaging each piece thoroughly to ensure they are well coated. Cover and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Arrange and bake: Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish, and pour the remaining marinade evenly over them. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin becomes golden and slightly crispy.
- Rest before serving: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring tender and juicy bites.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken for longer than 30 minutes, up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- You can serve this chicken with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- If you prefer spicier, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Using bone-in, skin-on thighs ensures richer flavor and juicy meat.
- Make sure to check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
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