Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken
A savory and slightly sweet Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender chicken glazed with a flavorful shoyu (soy sauce) marinade, often served over rice with steamed vegetables.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (shoyu)
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, ginger, and garlic to make the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour any remaining marinade into the pan and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor. Serve with steamed broccoli or carrots for a complete meal.