Description
Sizzling Garlic Miso Chicken brings bold Asian flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Tender chicken pieces marinated in savory miso and garlic create a quick, mouthwatering meal that’ll have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Aromatics and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions (white part)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Green onions (green tops)
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons white part of green onions in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and well-blended.
- Add 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Massage each piece thoroughly to ensure complete coating. Allow chicken to marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare your air fryer by lining the basket with parchment paper. Arrange chicken thighs in a single layer without overcrowding. Drizzle any remaining marinade directly over the chicken pieces.
- Set air fryer to 375°F. Cook chicken for 10 minutes, then carefully flip each thigh to ensure even browning.
- Continue cooking for another 10 minutes at 375°F until chicken reaches a deep golden color. Verify internal temperature has reached 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Optional: Switch air fryer to broil setting for 2 minutes to create a caramelized exterior. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Transfer chicken to serving plate. Drizzle with pan juices and sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops and fresh cilantro as a bright, fresh garnish.
Notes
- Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes to maximize flavor depth and tenderness.
- Select bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer taste compared to boneless cuts.
- When using an oven instead of an air fryer, bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and verify your miso paste doesn’t contain wheat ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg