Shoyu Chicken

Name: Shoyu Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 4 pieces); 1/2 cup shoyu; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 2-inch knob of ginger, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks green onions (optional); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Shoyu Chicken is a popular local Hawaii dish that is found at many restaurants in Hawaii. It is also easy to make at home with basic pantry ingredients. It's a simple, comforting meal.

Updated at: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:13:15 GMT