Garlic Miso Chicken (Printable)
Juicy chicken thighs in a savory garlic-miso marinade, roasted until caramelized and tender.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approximately 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 mixing bowl, whisk together the white miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Continue whisking until the mixture forms a smooth, well-combined paste.
02 - Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Turn each piece thoroughly to ensure complete coating. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For enhanced flavor development, marinate up to 4 hours or overnight.
03 - Set your oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil to facilitate easy cleanup.
04 - Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Place the thighs on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring adequate space between pieces for proper heat circulation.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and develops caramelized edges. The meat should feel firm to the touch and the surface should appear golden-brown.
06 - Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced spring onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade does double duty, infusing the meat while creating that gorgeous caramelized exterior
- Ingredients you probably already in your pantry create restaurant quality results
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- The miso caramelizes quickly so keep an eye on it during those last few minutes
- Patting excess marinade off the chicken prevents burning while keeping all the flavor inside
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- Using a zip top bag for marinating means less cleanup and better coverage
- Line your baking tray well because that caramelized marinade becomes like cement if baked on