Best 3 Pressure Cooker Shoyu Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of Shoyu Chicken, a classic Japanese dish reimagined with the convenience of a pressure cooker. This savory dish is a symphony of tender chicken, aromatic ginger, umami-rich soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness from mirin. The pressure cooker tenderizes the chicken in minutes, infusing it with a succulent juiciness and locking in the delectable flavors. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this quick and easy recipe that delivers an authentic Japanese dining experience in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

INSTANT POT® HAWAII-STYLE SHOYU CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS



Instant Pot® Hawaii-Style Shoyu Chicken Drumsticks image

Bring the islands home to your family with this very Hawaiian dish. The flavor is authentic and super easy with the Instant Pot®. Serve with rice because the sauce is fantastic over it!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup soy sauce
½ cup water
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 ½ pounds chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon potato starch

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, honey, mirin, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl to make the sauce.
  • Place drumsticks into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour sauce on top. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove drumsticks and set aside.
  • Switch to Saute function and bring sauce to a boil. Mix 2 tablespoons cold water and potato starch in a small bowl to make a thick slurry. Quickly stir mixture into the sauce and continue stirring until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency. Serve drumsticks with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 2484.9 mg, Sugar 31.8 g

PRESSURE COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN



Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken image

Once you make a whole chicken in the pressure cooker, you'll never want to roast one in the oven again. Pressure cooked whole chickens are hands-off way to make an amazing meal and come out fork-tender and perfectly moist every time. This recipe has a bit of a kick, but you can use this same method and your own favorite chicken seasonings if you prefer.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (3 1/2) pound whole roasting chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Combine salt, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Rub the outside of the chicken and inside the cavity generously with the seasoning mixture.
  • Turn on an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and allow to get hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Brown chicken in the hot oil on each side (breast side and back side) for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set it aside on a plate. Cancel Sauté function.
  • Pour chicken stock into the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
  • Place a steamer rack trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot, then place the whole chicken, breast side up, on top of the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow about 6 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 25 to 35 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  • Open the lid and carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 298.1 mg, Fat 63.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 74.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1180.4 mg

PRESSURE COOKER CHINTAN SHOYU RAMEN RECIPE



Pressure Cooker Chintan Shoyu Ramen Recipe image

It's not easy or fast, but this recipe will make everything you need for a warming bowl of classic chintan shoyu ramen.

Provided by Sho Spaeth

Categories     Soups and Stews

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 29

For the Cured Pork Belly:
1/2 cup (96g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or the same weight
1/2 cup (95g) granulated sugar
1 1/2 pounds (700g) skinless pork belly (see note)
For the Tare:
1/4 ounce kombu (7g; about one 7- by 2-inch piece)
2 cups plus 1 ounce (500ml) water
1 ounce (30g) shaved katsuobushi flakes
1 1/2 cups (350ml) dry sake
1 1/2 cups (350ml) dark Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi)
For the Broth:
1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds; 1.8kg), cut up into 14 parts (see note)
1 leek (about 10 ounces; 300g), including dark-green parts, sliced crosswise very thinly and washed well of sand
1 onion (about 11 ounces; 310g), peeled and diced
1 medium carrot (about 6 ounces; 170g), peeled and diced
6 medium cloves garlic, minced
One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 ounce kombu (7g; about one 7- by 2-inch piece)
For the Aroma Oil:
1/2 cup (120ml) reserved rendered fat from the broth
6 medium cloves garlic, sliced
One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
Zest from 1 lemon
For Serving (see note):
4 servings of ramen noodles, either homemade or store-bought (see note)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, for serving
4 scallions, sliced as thinly as possible
Reserved pork belly from broth, sliced, then torched or broiled until charred in spots (optional)
Ajitsuke tamago (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Cured Pork Belly, at Least 8 and up to 24 Hours Before Cooking: Combine salt and sugar in a bowl and stir to mix thoroughly. Sprinkle pork belly all over with sugar-and-salt mixture, then shake off any excess. Place in a zip-top bag and store in the refrigerator at least 8 and up to 24 hours.
  • For the Tare , at Least 8 and up to 24 Hours Before Cooking: Combine kombu and water for the tare in a covered container and store in the refrigerator at least 8 and up to 24 hours.
  • For the Broth : Place chicken in a pressure cooker and cover with 6 1/4 cups (1.5L) water. (No matter what, be sure not to exceed the max-fill line of your cooker.) Rinse cured pork belly of salt and sugar, then add to pot, nestling it on top (the pork belly does not have to be submerged). Cover pressure cooker, bring to low pressure, and cook for 40 minutes. Allow pressure cooker to depressurize naturally.
  • In a large heatproof bowl, combine leek, onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger. Using tongs and a spatula, carefully transfer pork belly to a plate or rimmed baking sheet. Carefully pour broth through a fine-mesh strainer into the bowl of chopped vegetables. (Reserve all chicken bones and meat for a second broth, if desired; see note.) Stir broth once, then add the kombu for the broth and stir again. Let broth steep for 45 minutes.
  • Strain broth into a large, clean mixing bowl, then decant into pint or other storage containers. (Reserve chopped vegetables and kombu for a second broth, if desired; see note.) Cover containers and place in refrigerator.
  • For the Tare: Transfer kombu and its soaking water to a medium saucepan and bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and add katsuobushi flakes. Let dashi steep 3 minutes.
  • Strain dashi into a small mixing bowl through a cheesecloth- or coffee filter-lined fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. You should have about 1 1/2 cups (350ml) of dashi. If you have less than that, top up with water to make 1 1/2 cups (350ml).
  • In a saucepan, combine dashi with sake and soy sauce and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer and cook until reduced by half, or until you have about 2 1/4 cups (525ml) of liquid. Transfer to a heatproof container and set aside.
  • For the Aroma Oil: Scoop off the top layer of congealed fat from the broth and place it in a saucepan over medium-low heat. (Don't worry if some broth gets in there, too.) You should have about 1/2 cup (120ml) rendered fat; if you do not, either add a handful of small pieces of solid fat trimmed from the cooked pork belly and cook it in the rendered fat until it renders enough additional fat to make 1/2 cup (120ml), or supplement with a neutral oil like vegetable oil. (If you add extra fat from the belly, there's no need to remove it until you strain in the next step.)
  • When the fat is hot, add sliced garlic and minced ginger. Sauté until fragrant, but not brown. Place lemon zest in the bottom of a fine-mesh strainer set over a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot aroma oil through the strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much fat as possible; discard solids. Set aroma oil aside.
  • To Assemble the Ramen Bowls: Bring a large pot of unsalted water to boil over high heat. Place broth in a separate pot and bring to a simmer over high heat; try not to let the broth boil, as boiling will make it more opaque. Set out containers of tare, aroma oil, and freshly ground white pepper, along with appropriate measuring spoons and serving bowls, and make sure all garnishes and toppings are close at hand.
  • Ladle 5 ounces (150ml) boiling water into each serving bowl to warm it. After 30 seconds, place noodles in the pot of boiling water and stir vigorously with chopsticks or tongs to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 2141 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize Makes 4 bowls of ramen, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality soy sauce. A dark soy sauce will give the chicken a richer flavor.
  • If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can also make this recipe in a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
  • Serve the chicken over rice or noodles. You can also add some vegetables to the pot before cooking, such as broccoli, carrots, or bok choy.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the pot after cooking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker shoyu chicken is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and flavorful meal. The chicken is cooked in a savory soy sauce-based broth, and it's perfect for serving over rice or noodles. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this pressure cooker shoyu chicken recipe a try.

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