Description
Miso Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in a savory miso-based sauce and grilled to perfection. Paired with a refreshing optional edamame salad, it’s an easy and vibrant meal full of umami flavor.
Ingredients
- Miso Chicken Marinade: White miso paste, soy sauce (low sodium), maple syrup, ginger paste or fresh ginger, sesame oil, chili flakes, garlic (minced), boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Optional Edamame Salad: Cooked shelled edamame, English cucumber (diced), red bell pepper (diced), green onion (sliced), fresh cilantro (chopped), sesame seeds, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger paste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together miso, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger, sesame oil, chili flakes, and garlic until smooth.
- Add chicken thighs to a zip-top bag or dish and coat with marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Oven grill: Preheat oven and grill pan to 450°F. Spray with oil, add chicken, and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- BBQ grill: Preheat grill to 450°F. Grill chicken 6–8 minutes per side on upper rack; finish on main rack if more color is desired.
- Optional Edamame Salad: In a bowl, mix edamame, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Whisk dressing ingredients separately and toss with salad.
Notes
- Cut chicken into chunks and skewer for grilling.
- Use leftovers in lettuce wraps or rice bowls.
- Adjust marinade with red or yellow miso for stronger flavor.
- Use a stovetop skillet if a grill isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with salad
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
