Shoyu Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 onion , chopped
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , Optional
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper , Optional
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika , Optional
• 5 pounds skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, water, onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grate.

3. 3

   Remove chicken thighs from marinade; discard remaining marinade.

4. 4

   Grill chicken thighs on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).