Shoyu Chicken

Shoyu Chicken
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This simple recipe for shoyu chicken comes straight from Hawaii. The recipe is courtesy of one of the most iconic grocery stores in Maui — Pukalani Superette which has been in business since 1955. This recipe is courtesy of Sue Nakashima, second generation owner of Pukalani Superette. 
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
Servings
8
servings
Shoyu Chicken
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
  • 5 pound chicken thighs – skin on
  • 2 cup aloha shoyu soy sauce – that’s hawaii's go-to brand but if you can’t get it any soy sauce will do
  • 2 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients and marinate for 24 hours.
  2. Bake chicken in marinating liquid at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until the skins are golden brown.
  3. This yields 24 pieces of chicken.