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Savory Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

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A comforting and flavorful soy sauce-based chicken dish with a subtle pineapple tang, perfect for cozy nights in. Slow roasted to caramelized perfection with tender, juicy chicken thighs.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) pineapple juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together shoyu, brown sugar, pineapple juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  2. Place chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 4 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off and reserve marinade.
  4. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish. Pour reserved marinade evenly over the chicken.
  5. Roast for 35-40 minutes, basting once halfway through with pan juices, until skin is deep brown and caramelized.
  6. Optional: Broil for 3-5 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
  8. If sauce is too thin, simmer it gently in a small saucepan to thicken before serving.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour for flavor, ideally 4 hours or overnight. Keep skin side up while roasting for crispy skin. Watch carefully during broiling to avoid burning. Let chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy. Sauce can be thickened by simmering if too thin after roasting. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Optional spicy variation by adding more red pepper flakes or sriracha. Air fryer adaptation: cook at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.

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Keywords: shoyu chicken, Hawaiian chicken, savory chicken, roasted chicken thighs, pineapple chicken, easy dinner, cozy meal

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