Garlic Miso Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken thighs in a savory garlic-miso marinade, roasted to caramelized perfection.
# What You'll 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 fresh ginger, grated
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. Whisk vigorously until the mixture forms a smooth, homogeneous paste.
02 - Add the boneless chicken thighs to the bowl with the prepared marinade. Turn each piece several times to ensure thorough coating. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. For optimal flavor development, marinate for up to 4 hours or overnight.
03 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. This preparation step should be completed just before removing the chicken from the refrigerator.
04 - Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Lift each thigh from the bowl and allow excess marinade to drip off briefly. Place the chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer with space between pieces for proper heat circulation.
05 - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the edges are nicely caramelized. The internal temperature should reach 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer.
06 - Transfer the roasted chicken to a warmed serving platter. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced spring onions evenly over the top. Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates this incredible umami crust that everyone thinks takes hours to master
- It is genuinely impossible to mess up, even on chaotic weeknights when dinner feels impossible
02 -
- The miso makes the marinade look darker than you might expect, but that is exactly right
- Marinating overnight is incredible, but anything past 4 hours does not add much more flavor
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before marinating if you want extra crispy skin, though it works perfectly without
- Line your baking tray with parchment for the easiest cleanup ever, no scrubbing required