Name: Garlic Miso Chicken ready in 25 minutes!
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp minced green onions; 2 tbsp white miso paste; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 inch ginger; Garnish with green onions and cilantro

These juicy miso chicken thighs comes together in just 25 minutes using only 8 ingredients. This miso marinated chicken is the perfect easy weeknight dinner. It always comes out golden brown and caramelized. It's perfect for meal prep, so you might as well double batch. You can make this in the air fryer, bake in the oven or grill. It is so easy, no need to marinate just combine the ingredients and cook.

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This miso glazed chicken thighs are the best thanks to the miso. It brings that salty, savory umami and caramelizes as the chicken cooks, so you end up with a glossy, golden glaze without fussing with a separate sauce. If miso is your jam with a bit of a kick this Spicy Miso Chicken is winner same goes for this Miso Gochujang Chicken.

I always reach for chicken thighs here because they're forgiving, stay juicy, and don't require perfect timing, which is exactly what I want on a busy weeknight. I have over 30 chicken recipes if you need more inspiration.

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How to make miso chicken (VIDEO)
I have so many miso recipes
How to make miso chicken (PICTURES)
Don't have an air fryer?
Here are some other chicken recipes you will love!
What to serve with miso chicken
Garlic Miso Chicken ready in 25 minutes!

How to make miso chicken (VIDEO)

I have so many miso recipes

Miso paste is one of my favorite ingredients, I use it multiple times a week. Here's a list of all my miso recipes.

Grilled Miso Chicken - Unbelievably delicious. Great for barbecues, hosting friends and family. My go-to grilled chicken recipe.
Miso Eggplant - If you want a stunning vegetable dish, this is a winner! It's crunchy on the outside and tender inside. This Japanese dish is my favorite vegetable side dish.
Miso Glazed Black Cod - my take on the infamous Nobu dish. My way of cooking this different. I do not like to spend days marinating fish, I like to broil it and it tastes delicious without the fuss and the hefty price tag. Ready in 25 minutes and only 5 ingredients.
Miso Salmon - this is on my weekly rotation, I love the combination of miso and salmon. Great weeknight ready that is ready in less than 20 minutes and only 6 ingredients.

How to make miso chicken (PICTURES)

Step 1: Marinate the chicken.

Step 2: Air fry, grill or bake.

Don't have an air fryer?

Oven Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. bake the chicken at 375 for 30 minutes, broil for 5 minutes until you get a nice color.

Grill Instructions:

Grill the chicken thighs or chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side or until the internal temp is at 165.

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What to serve with miso chicken

Miso chicken is best served with the following:

Steamed vegetables like bok choy or brocolli, keep it simple.
You need your vessel, I love eating this with rice.
My kid's favorite is Sesame Cucumber Salad - only 6 ingredients and it is so good!
Garlic Braised Kale - is my go-to healthy side that my family loves!

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Garlic Miso Chicken ready in 25 minutes!

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These juicy miso chicken comes together in just 25 minutes using a handful of staples only 8 ingredients. This miso marinated chicken is the perfect fuss-free weeknight dinner with restaurant quality. It always comes out golden brown and caramelized. This one's perfect for meal prep, so you might as well double the batch.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings: 4

Course: Mains

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Calories: 322

Ingredients Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients

8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoon minced green onions
2 tablespoon white miso paste
2 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 inch ginger
Garnish with green onions and cilantro

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Method

Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 inch ginger , 2 tbsp minced green onions
Add 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs in the bowl and mix well with the miso marinade.
Place the chicken in a single layer on a baking tray or air fryer basket. Put all the miso glaze on top of the chicken.
Air fry at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil the chicken for 2 minutes to get a nice crust/color.
The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees.
Baste it with leftover pan juices, garnish with more green onions.

Notes

OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
Bake for 30-35 minutes flipping halfway. Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice crust and color. The internal temperature of the meat should be 165 degrees. Cooking bone-in chicken might require more time. Always use an instant-read thermometer.

GRILL INSTRUCTIONS:

Grill the chicken thighs or chicken breasts for 10 minutes on each side or until the internal temp is at 165.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 45gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 836mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 92IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg