Garlic Miso Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken thighs in a savory garlic-miso marinade, oven-roasted to juicy, caramelized perfection. Rich in umami flavor.
# What goes in:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.3 pounds)
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons mirin (or dry sherry)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
09 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Add chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess liquid. Arrange thighs on the prepared baking tray in a single layer, spacing evenly for proper heat circulation.
05 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and edges are nicely caramelized.
06 - Transfer chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced spring onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade does all the heavy lifting, transforming humble chicken thighs into something restaurant worthy
- Miso adds an incredible depth of flavor that feels sophisticated but comes together in minutes
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- Miso paste varies in saltiness between brands, so taste your marinade before adding the chicken
- Do not skip lining your baking tray, or you will spend ten minutes scrubbing sticky caramelized sauce
03 -
- For extra crispy edges, switch the oven to broil for the final 2 minutes of cooking
- The skin on version of this recipe is incredible if you can find bone in, skin on thighs