Shoyu Chicken

A staple household comfort dish in Hawaii! This sweet and savory chicken dish is extremely delicious, easy to make, and the most tender chicken you will ever eat. This dish I grew up eating as a kid is perfect when you need an easy family dinner or even a great meal prep option.

You will need:

• 2 cups soy sauce (aloha shoyu brand preferred)

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

• 2 1in thick slices fresh ginger root

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 pounds bone in skin on chicken thighs or leg quarters

1. In a large pot, combine all ingredients except for the chicken. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stir to make sure all sugar is dissolved.

2. Once boiling, add in chicken. Simmer chicken in the liquid for 1 hour.

3. Serve over white rice and enjoy. I like to enjoy mine with a side of macaroni salad as well.
   

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