Shoyu Chicken
Shoyu Chicken is a popular Hawaiian comfort food featuring chicken simmered in a savory-sweet sauce made primarily from soy sauce (shoyu), sugar, ginger, and garlic. It's a staple of local Hawaiian plate lunches, often served over white rice with sides like macaroni salad or steamed vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the chicken, with a significant amount of sodium from the soy sauce and carbohydrates from the sugar in the glaze. A typical serving (about 4-5 ounces of chicken with sauce) provides roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 250 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Shoyu Chicken is a prime example of Hawaii's unique 'local food' culture, blending Japanese culinary influences (soy sauce) with American-style preparation. Its sweet-savory flavor profile is iconic to Hawaiian cuisine and reflects the islands' multicultural heritage.
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