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This is a simple chicken shoyu recipe that’s easy to make anywhere that you live, even if it’s not on an island! The secret to this recipe is in the sauce, a blend of soy sauce, onion, garlic, ginger, oregano, pepper, and brown sugar. Fresh garlic and ginger give it some zing.
Braising shoyu chicken produces absolutely succulent meat — just keep a close eye on how the chicken is cooking, so as not to overcook it. If it’s cooked too long, it will be dry. When it’s done, remove the chicken to a serving platter and add the cornstarch and water mixture to the liquid in the skillet.
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.
Then place your chicken thighs in a high-sided skillet or large pot, and pour the sauce over the chicken. Coat the chicken on both sides. Traditionally, this chicken is braised on the stovetop. Braising shoyu chicken produces absolutely succulent meat — just keep a close eye on how the chicken is cooking, so as not to overcook it.