Shoyu Chicken (Hawaii)
Shoyu Chicken is a popular Hawaiian comfort food, featuring chicken simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce (shoyu), sugar, ginger, and garlic. It's a staple at local plate lunch spots and family gatherings, reflecting the islands' multicultural culinary influences.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken, but the sauce can add a significant amount of sugar and sodium. A typical serving (about 4-6 oz of chicken with sauce) can range from 300-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
It's a perfect example of Hawaii's 'local food' culture, blending Japanese (soy sauce) and Chinese (sweet-savory braising) techniques into something uniquely Hawaiian. Nutritionally, it highlights how a simple protein can be transformed by a flavorful, though not always light, sauce.
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