Is shoyu chicken healthy?

Shoyu chicken is a protein-packed, flavorful dish. It is healthy and made from lean protein. But it can also be a bit on the sweeter side. If you'd prefer less added sugar, you can use less of the brown sugar. This recipe is also great if you're watching your salt intake, as it allows you to remain in control of the sodium levels.

Is shoyu chicken spicy?

This version is not spicy, though some others may be. The sauce for this chicken is more on the salty/sweet side than spicy. If you would like it to be spicy, you can always add in your favorite raw chili peppers and sauté them with the rest of the sauce ingredients.

What is shoyu sauce made of?

Shoyu sauce is basically a Japanese-style soy sauce. It is commonly used in Hawaiian teriyaki chicken and consists of soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. It is salty, sweet, and perfect for stir frying or marinating. Often, it is paired with grilled pineapple to add a subtle hint of freshness.

Shoyu Chicken with Pineapple

Name: Shoyu Chicken with Pineapple
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Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 3-3 ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock; 15-ounce can full fat canned coconut milk; 1 ½ cup Jasmine rice; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock; ½ cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mirin (or ¾ cup rice wine vinegar + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup crushed pineapple; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced; 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water; ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced

Shoyu Chicken with Pineapple

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Chicken thighs braised in a pineapple soy teriyaki sauce served with coconut Jasmine rice.

Author: Julie Andrews
Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Total Time: 35-45 mins
Yield: Serves 8
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove-Top
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

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Coconut Rice:

3-3 ¼ cup unsalted chicken stock
15-ounce can full fat canned coconut milk
1 ½ cup Jasmine rice
1 teaspoon coarse salt

Shoyu Chicken:

1 tablespoon oil
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock
½ cup + 2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons mirin (or ¾ cup rice wine vinegar + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

To make rice, bring chicken broth and coconut milk to a boil in a saucepan. Add rice and simmer 15-20 minutes with the lid on, until the liquid has absorbed and the rice is tender. Season to taste with salt.
To make chicken, heat oil in a large skillet or stock pot to medium-high. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Place thighs in hot oil and sear on both sides.
While chicken cooks, prepare the sauce.
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, mirin, Worcestershire and crushed pineapple. Stir in garlic and ginger. Pour sauce in pot/skillet with chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; place cover on pan and cook 25-30 minutes, until chicken is tender and pulls apart easily.
Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken and place in a bowl. Turn heat up to high and whisk in cornstarch/water mixture. Allow sauce to thicken, then place chicken back in the pot and coat with sauce.
Serve Shoyu chicken with coconut rice and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Cooking Tip: If you don't like coconut, replace coconut milk with 1-1 ¼ cup water for the Jasmine rice recipe.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
Calories: 426
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 715mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g2
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 146mg

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