Instant Pot® Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks

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Bring the islands home to your family with this very Hawaiian dish. The flavor is authentic and super easy with the Instant Pot®. Serve with rice because the sauce is fantastic over it!

Submitted by Diana71
Updated on September 25, 2022
close up view of Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served with white rice on a white plate
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup soy sauce

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

  • 1 tablespoon potato starch

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make the sauce.

  2. Place drumsticks into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour sauce on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove drumsticks and set aside.

  4. Switch to Saute function and bring sauce to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons cold water and potato starch in a small bowl to make a thick slurry. Quickly stir mixture into the sauce and continue stirring until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency. Serve drumsticks with sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
6g Fat
36g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 2485mg 108%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 323mg 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.