Oriental Shoyu Chicken Recipes

HAWAIIAN SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl (or large ziplock baand let marinate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Bake in a baking pan for 30-35 minutes or until cooked through (to 165 degrees).

SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, brown chicken (skin-side down) in a saucepan. Brown for 5 minutes, until the skin is a deep golden color.
• Mix together in a bowl: shoyu, sugar, water, and rice vinegar. Pour the liquid mixture over the chicken in the sauce pan.
• Add in the smashed garlic and sliced ginger. Bring mixture to a boil, then turn back down to low heat. Put on a lid and let the chicken simmer (skin side up) for 10 minutes.
• Lift the lid. Turn the chicken skin-side down, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove chicken onto a plate. Reduce the sauce over medium heat until thick (like the thickness of honey).
• Serve the chicken over a big bowl of rice. Finish with chopped green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and drizzle on the sauce. It's onolicious ^_^

SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, onion, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chicken thighs, and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken thighs on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side.

HAWAIIAN SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients (except cornstarch slurry, green onions and sesame seeds) in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce to low and cook very slowly, covered, until chicken is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes more. Continue to skim the broth for fat and impurities.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter. Strain the sauce and bring to a boil. Thicken with the cornstarch slurry, adding it very slowly to avoid any clumps to desired thickness.
• Glaze over the chicken. Garnish with slices of green onion.
• Suggestion: Save some of the sauce, it goes wonderfully over rice, the dish tastes better the second day -- ;-)
• Serve with rice, and what the heck, mac salad! Onolicious!

SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, sugar, water, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a high-sided saute pan over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• As soon as sugar is dissolved, place chicken in the pan. The chicken can be touching but don't over-crowd the pan.
• Heat until the sauce comes to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer.
• Simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, turning the chicken over half-way through. The sauce should thicken and reduce as it is cooking.
• Remove from heat. Allow chicken to rest 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining sauce (sauce will thicken more upon cooling).

SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cornstarch and green onions in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low and simmer, covered, turning occasionally, until chicken is tender, about 30 to 35 minutes more.
• Remove chicken to a serving platter. Remove garlic and ginger and discard. Bring sauce to a boil, skim off excess fat, and cook until reduced slightly, about 10 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add chicken, turn to coat, and serve chicken with sauce and sliced green onions.

ORIENTAL SHOYU CHICKEN

Steps:

• Line baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Remove skin from the chicken and place in dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
• Bake uncovered at 350 turning and basting every 15 minutes.
• Bake until nicely browned and juiced run clear.

SHOYU CHICKEN WITH CHOW MEIN

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®). Place chicken on top. Turn on Saute function and cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cancel saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, hoisin sauce, water, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Set sauce aside.
• Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in fresh chow mein noodles, cabbage, celery, mushrooms, carrots, and peas. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Mix sauce into the skillet and toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with the shoyu chicken.