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Shoyu Chicken

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 55 minutes
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy

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The simplest, most comforting chicken dish in Hawaii. Every local family has their version.

Ingredients

Servings: 6

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large pot.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

  3. 3

    Add chicken pieces, skin-side down, return to simmer.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook for 20 minutes, then flip chicken.

  5. 5

    Cook uncovered for another 20-25 minutes, basting occasionally.

    Tip: Sauce should reduce and thicken slightly.

  6. 6

    Garnish with green onions and serve over rice.

Tender chicken braised in a sweet soy sauce. Simple ingredients, incredible flavor.