Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• Dash red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven. Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least six hours.

2. 2

   Transfer the Dutch oven to the stovetop and bring the contents to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn the heat down to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a cutting board.

4. 4

   Strain the ginger and garlic out of the pot, then bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat and cook until reduced by half. Turn off the heat and let it cool for fifteen minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, use two forks to shred chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return chicken to the pot and toss with sauce. Serve warm.