Miso Chicken
Juicy, flavorful chicken marinated in a savory miso blend and baked until perfectly tender and caramelized. An easy, foolproof dinner packed with umami-rich flavor.
Servings: 8 Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- 1 large baking tray
- 1 medium-sized saucepan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sake
- ⅓ cup mirin
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup white miso paste
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs
- Sesame seeds & scallions to garnish
Instructions
- To a small sauce pan add sake and mirin. Bring to a low boil and reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to burn off. Add the sugar and miso and whisk to until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool to room temp.
- Add chicken to an airtight container and cover with the miso marinade. Close and store in the fridge overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375F. Roast on the middle rack for 20 minutes and on the top rack for 15 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temp of 165F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1thigh | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 123IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
