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Miso Chicken

Miso chicken is super delicious and perfect for fans of bold Asian flavor. The skin crisps up, the meat stays juicy and tender, and the glaze caramelizes, creating a savory sauce perfect for drizzling over rice.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian American
Keyword: miso, miso chicken
Servings: 8 people
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
  • ¼ cup white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste, or grated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste, or grated ginger

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, then spray a 9x13x2 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Wipe the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the miso paste, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and ginger together.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and rub each thigh to coat evenly with the miso mixture. Let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes in the container.
  • Take the chicken thighs out of the bowl and lay them in the baking dish, skin side up.
  • Brush any remaining miso mixture over the chicken and bake for 35-40 minutes until the chickens internal temperartue reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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