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Hawaiian shoyu chicken recipe

Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken Recipe

Estee
A Hawaiian classic of sweet saucy honey shoyu chicken.
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Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cuisine Hawaiian
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 lbs bone in chicken thighs, breasts, or drumsticks
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 3-5 garlic cloves
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

Simmer on stovetop

  • Add everything to a family sized wok or oven-safe pot with a lid.
    Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover and lower to a simmer.
    Cook for 60 minutes, flipping the chicken every 20 minutes so each piece takes a turn being fully submerged in liquid.

Finish in Oven

  • preheat oven to 425 f/ 220 c
    Flip chicken skin side up
    Transfer the wok/pot to the oven to crisp the skin for 15-20 minutes.
    Sprinkle with extra scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.
    Serve hot(or cold), with white rice.
Keyword hawaiian, shoyu chicken