Slow Cooker Hawaiian Shoyu Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (The source gives a range of 2–3 lb; 3 lb is used here for nutrition and serving estimates.)
• 1 cup soy sauce (The creator used coconut aminos instead; soy sauce is presented as the likely traditional choice.)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup green onions (Sliced; reserve additional green onions for serving if desired.)
• 5 garlic cloves (Chopped; the source specifies 4 or 5 cloves.)
• black pepper (A healthy pinch.)
• 1 cup water
• fresh ginger (One piece, peeled; the source does not specify its size.)
• steamed rice (Fresh steamed rice, for serving; amount not specified.)
• green onions (Additional sliced green onions for topping, as desired.)
• toasted sesame seeds (Optional topping; sprinkle over the finished chicken and rice.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place 2 to 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a slow cooker and spread them evenly over the bottom.

2. 2

   In a bowl—or directly in the slow cooker if preferred—combine the soy sauce or coconut aminos, brown sugar, sliced green onions, chopped garlic, black pepper, and water. Whisk until combined.

3. 3

   Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken thighs.

4. 4

   Add the peeled piece of ginger to the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 4 hours. The transcript briefly says “three to four minutes” before correcting itself to “four hours”; the intended cooking time is four hours.

6. 6

   Check the chicken for doneness by lifting a piece with a fork. It is ready when it falls apart easily.

7. 7

   Spoon fresh steamed rice into a bowl and place some of the cooked chicken on top.

8. 8

   Pour some of the cooking sauce over the chicken and rice.

9. 9

   Garnish with additional green onions and, if desired, toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

The source does not specify the size of the ginger piece or the amount of rice and garnishes. It says the chicken can be refrigerated and eaten over the next two or three days, but does not provide detailed storage or reheating instructions.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Hawaiian-inspired
• slow-cooked
• one-pot
• chicken
• comfort food
• gluten-free adaptable
• meal prep