Recipes Cuisine Asian Shoyu Chicken 4.7 (1,178) 828 Reviews 155 Photos Shoyu chicken is a popular Hawaiian dish 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. Submitted by The Big E Updated on January 19, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 155 155 155 155 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 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 Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken thighs from marinade; discard remaining marinade. Grill chicken thighs on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). I Made It Print 2,088 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 338 Calories 13g Fat 22g Carbs 33g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 338 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 4g 18% Cholesterol 114mg 38% Sodium 1304mg 57% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 19g Protein 33g 67% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 346mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.