Description
A delicious and easy recipe for shoyu chicken, featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful soy sauce mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for better flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Reserve the marinade for later use.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven and brush it with some of the thickened marinade. Return it to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Serve the shoyu chicken over steamed rice or with stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg