Description
Discover easy and flavorful Roasted Miso Chicken Thighs, featuring a savory miso glaze with juicy, tender chicken thighs. This quick and wholesome recipe brings a perfect balance of umami, sweetness, and aromatics, ideal for busy evenings or delightful family dinners.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade and Glaze
- 3 tablespoons natural miso paste
- 1 tablespoon natural maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon natural soy sauce
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon natural sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Miso Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth and well combined. This mixture will serve as both marinade and glaze.
- Marinate the Chicken Thighs: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels for crispier skin. Coat each thigh generously with the miso glaze and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for the best flavor.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Roast the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the baking tray, leaving space between each piece. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Glaze and Broil (Optional): For an extra glossy finish, brush additional miso glaze over the thighs and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute for maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Dry the skin well before marinating to achieve crispy skin.
- Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for juiciness and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to roast evenly and avoid steaming the chicken.
- Marinate for 1 to 2 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- If broiling, watch closely to prevent charring the glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: roasted miso chicken thighs, miso glaze chicken, baked chicken thighs, umami chicken recipe, quick dinner chicken
