Soy-yu chicken, chicken cooked in sweet soy sauce and ginger sauce, is one of my childhood favorites. I’m fairly certain that my dad just made this recipe from scratch, but I think he was inspired Hawaiian cuisine.
Its super easy to make and all my friends who have tried it loved it!
The Basics
- Chicken, with bone and skin removed – I like using chicken thighs and drumsticks
- Soy sauce – About 1/2 to 1 cup
- Fresh ginger; about an inch thick piece – peeled and cut into slivers
- Sugar – About 1/2 cup
- Water
The Rundown
This can’t get any simpler. In a pot, add 1/2 cup of sauce sauce, 1 cup of water, the fresh ginger, and 2-3 tbsp of sugar. Bring to a boil, then add the chicken.
Boil for about 20 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked. I would leave it uncovered so the sauce can reduce. Taste the sauce. If it’s too sweet, add a bit more soy sauce or water. If you don’t taste any sweetness, add a tbsp of sugar at a time until desired sweetness.
Serve with rice. Enjoy!
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