Garlic Miso Chicken (Printable)

Juicy chicken thighs with savory garlic-miso marinade, oven-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

# How To Cook:

01 - In a large bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper until completely smooth and well combined.
02 - Add chicken thighs to the bowl, turning each piece to coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess liquid. Arrange thighs on the prepared baking tray in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not touching for even roasting.
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 Tips:

01 -
  • The marinade comes together in minutes but makes you look like you spent hours planning dinner
  • Leftovers (if you somehow have any) taste even better the next day
02 -
  • Dont skip the parchment paper, cleaning caramelized miso from a baking sheet is no fun
  • Letting the chicken rest for 5 minutes after roasting helps redistribute the juices
03 -
  • Pat chicken dry before marinating helps the coating adhere better
  • Use room temperature chicken for more even cooking

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