Description
Savory hawaiian shoyu chicken delivers tender, juicy meat marinated in a rich soy-based sauce with deep Pacific island flavors. Served over steamed rice, this classic dish brings tropical comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) brown sugar, packed
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ yellow onion, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) water
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk dark soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, water, and green onions in a large bowl to craft a rich, aromatic liquid that will infuse the chicken with deep, complex flavors.
- Marinating Process: Immerse chicken pieces completely in the marinade, guaranteeing thorough coverage, and refrigerate for 8-12 hours to allow flavor penetration and meat tenderization.
- Thermal Preparation: Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking, enabling temperature equalization, and preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) with the rack centered for uniform heat distribution.
- Baking Configuration: Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer within a ceramic baking dish, avoiding overcrowding, and generously pour remaining marinade over the pieces to create a moist cooking environment.
- Cooking Technique: Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, intermittently basting with pan juices to intensify flavor and prevent surface dehydration, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a digital thermometer.
- Resting Phase: Extract from oven and allow chicken to rest 5-7 minutes, permitting juice redistribution and guaranteeing maximum succulence before serving.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let chicken soak in the sauce overnight for deep, rich flavor absorption and maximum meat tenderization.
- Temperature Matters: Allow chicken to sit at room temperature before baking to ensure even cooking and prevent dry, tough meat.
- Basting Technique: Regularly spoon pan juices over chicken during baking to lock in moisture and create a glossy, caramelized exterior.
- Safety First: Always check internal temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee chicken is fully cooked and safe to consume.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg