Description
Experience the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this easy-to-make Hawaiian-Style Shoyu Chicken. This dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues, each bite offers a taste of paradise that will transport you straight to the islands.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Black pepper to taste
- Sliced scallions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, pineapple juice, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover tightly and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to bake.
- For grilling: Cook marinated chicken on the grill for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For baking: Arrange chicken in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving garnished with scallions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg