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Hawaiian Shoyu Glazed Halal Chicken Thighs · Cooking Culmination

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Hawaiian Shoyu Glazed Halal Chicken Thighs

Name: Hawaiian Shoyu Glazed Halal Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal boneless skinless chicken thighs; 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce; 0.33 cup brown sugar; 1.5 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 3 stalks green onions, chopped; 0.5 cup water

Tender boneless chicken thighs simmered in a savory garlic, ginger, and soy sauce glaze served over steamed white rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Ingredients

Servings

680 g halal boneless skinless chicken thighs
120 ml low sodium soy sauce
79 ml brown sugar
1½ tbsp fresh gingergrated
4 cloves garlicminced
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 stalks green onionschopped
120 ml water

Allergen information

This recipe contains or may contain:

gluten
sesame
soy

Based on ingredient names only. Brands differ and cross-contact can happen — always check labels.

Technique to learn

Glaze Reduction

Simmering a sweetened pan liquid until water evaporates, leaving behind a thick, glossy syrup that coats protein uniformly.

Instructions

Step 1: Combine low sodium soy sauce, water, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl to create the glaze liquid.
Step 2: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them into the glaze liquid to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat and place chicken thighs in a single layer, reserving leftover liquid.

Step 4: Sear chicken thighs for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side until lightly browned.

Step 5: Flip chicken thighs and pour reserved liquid over top, bringing to a boil.

Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pan, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 7: Uncover pan and simmer liquid uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until reduced to a shiny syrup coating chicken.

Step 8: Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm with steamed rice.

Cooking tips

Simmer glaze uncovered at the end to thicken sauce without burning sugar.
Serve alongside a classic macaroni salad and white rice for local plate lunch style.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Hawaiian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.