Description
Tender and flavorful Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs are a delicious Asian-inspired dish perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. The savory miso marinade adds depth of flavor to juicy chicken thighs, creating a dish that is both simple to make and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Thighs:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Miso Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Miso Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
- Marinating: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Cooking: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet, place chicken on it, bake for 25–30 minutes until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra color. Let rest before serving, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Pair with steamed rice, sautéed greens, or roasted vegetables.
- Marinade works well with drumsticks or bone-in thighs; adjust cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
