Shoyu Chicken Recipe
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Shoyu Chicken

By: The Big E 
"Shoyu Chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish. It is often served with rice. The word shoyu is Japanese for soy sauce. Let the chicken soak in the marinade for at least an hour, the longer the better. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (280)

What to Drink?
Beer Beer
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika (optional)
  • 5 pounds skinless chicken thighs

Directions

  1. Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onion, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken thighs, and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  3. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken thighs on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 338 | Total Fat: 12.6g | Cholesterol: 114mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by lisa thelen   view full review
This is a favorite for the kids from Hawaii. However, we don't bar-b-que it. We do basically...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2010 by Kat.Holmes   view full review
OMG. Wow. I made the Shoyu Chicken using chicken legs and served it as one of the main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by ELATRC   view full review
I would give this 5 stars, but I did not grill it, because it starting pouring rain when I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by Susabelle   view full review
YUMMY!!!! My family loved this. I will make again. I only had one package of thighs, so next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2009 by pammieb   view full review
I made this for my husband's birthday luau and I received so many compliments from our guests....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by Yumyum ^^   view full review
I'd give this 6 stars if possible! Fabulous bbq chicken recipe worth making over and over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2011 by Ashley   view full review
Oo, so good! When I saw the picture, I had to try it. These are ingredients that are always in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used low sodium soy sauce, used half pineapple juice/half low sodium chicken broth instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by Twigfilly   view full review
This is so, so good. I marinated the chicken for one hour, put the chicken on the BBQ and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by LISNLAUREN   view full review
Excellent! I did leave out the optional seasonings as my children are not fans of anything...

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