Description
Miso chicken delivers a quick and flavorful dinner that brings Japanese-inspired comfort right to your kitchen table. Marinating tender chicken in a savory blend of umami-rich miso creates a simple yet impressive meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken thighs
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Aromatics and Oils:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Create a vibrant marinade by whisking 3 tablespoons miso paste, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar in a mixing bowl.
- Thoroughly coat your 4 chicken thighs in the marinade, ensuring every surface is generously covered.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Position your oven rack in the center and preheat to exactly 400°F.
- Transfer marinated chicken thighs onto a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them without overcrowding.
- Roast chicken for precisely 25-30 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Sprinkle 2 finely chopped green onions over the chicken for a fresh, zesty finish before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor penetration and more tender meat.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to keep the meat juicy and enhance the overall richness of the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure your miso paste is certified gluten-free.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite stays moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg