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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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)
Why this is the best chicken recipe
- Ridiculously versatile. Serve it with rice, toss it into salads, stuff it into wraps, or meal prep it for the week. It works with anything.
- Miso = Umami. It brings salty-savory umami and natural sugars that caramelize beautifully as the chicken cooks.
- Chicken thighs are the best for this. They're forgiving, flavorful, and don't dry out easily.
- The marinade does double duty. It seasons the chicken and turns into a glossy, golden glaze, so there's zero extra sauce work.
How to make miso chicken (PICTURES)
- Step 1: Marinate the chicken.
- Step 2: Air fry 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.
What to serve with miso chicken
Miso chicken is best served with the following:
- Steamed vegetables like bok choy
- Roasted vegetables like roasted broccoli
- Sauteed spinach
- Steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or quinoa
- Garlic Braised Kale
- Sesame Braised Cabbage
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Ingredients
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 green onions and cilantro.
Nutrition
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Notes
- 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.
Tania Anastasiu says
Hey Carmen, do you think a tablespoon of gochujang would work in this please?
Sort of a mix between this and your Miso Gochujang chicken recipe.
Thanks for all your great recipes.
Carmen Spillette says
YES! It is essentially the same recipe. I love adding 1 tbsp of gochujang if I want it to have a bit of a kick.
Carl says
It has potential. The chicken needs to soak in the marinade at least 24 hours to really set off the flavors.
Hai J says
The best Garlic Miso Chicken!!! 🤤🤤
PapaJoeD says
Very nice simple recipe. I will make this again however I am going to marinade the chicken for about 4 or 5 hours in addition to the massage method.
Carmen Spillette says
Great idea, sometimes I marinate it overnight so I have dinner done the next day!
Rachel says
The ingredients list includes rice vinegar, but it’s not listed in the directions step 1 with everything else.
Carmen Spillette says
thanks for catching that, I made the changes.
Chloe says
Coming back cuz i forgot to give stars 😊
Yannick says
This is the first recipe from your page I made, and it was delicious !
Greating from France !
Carmen Spillette says
Merci mon ami.
Sophia G says
First time trying asian miso thing, my star rating will talk for itself haha
Nicole says
I did struggle a little to find miso paste in my area, but this is worth it!
Carmen Spillette says
Miso is super versatile now. Have you checked out any Asian grocery stores?
Allaine says
i have been loving your miso air fryer recipes!! i just checked out your salmon recipe and im excited to make this miso chicken too
Juan Carlos says
Unbelievable 😍😍😍😍
jing says
How do you broil with an air fryer?
Carmen Spillette says
My air fryer has a "broil" setting. This part is optional.
Kendal Ho says
AMAZING!! Really easy to make and so much flavor.
Carmen says
Amazing!!
Alesha Burkina says
Absolutely fell in love with this Miso Chicken. I air fried the chicken and the flavor was out of this world and really juicy. My kids almost never eat anything new, but they demolished this !!! Can't say enough good things about this Miso Chicken.
Carmen says
My kids love this dish too! Glad your family enjoyed it as much as mine did.
Vicky Yang says
Best Miso Chicken I've ever made, holy moly!!! Trust me when I say, TRY THIS!!!
Carmen says
Thanks Vicky!
Jen Barkley says
Saw this on Instagram and I had to make it!!! This didn't disappoint, one of the best recipes I've had in a long time. Made this several times and there's littery nothing I'd change.
Bravo Carmen!
Carmen says
thank you so much!
Cathy Chew says
I've made this dish 3 times in 2 weeks, my new favorite!!
megins says
I haven't made this yet, but how are 8 chicken thighs only 2 servings?
Carmen Spillette says
This is boneless, skinless thighs. My husband and I can eat 4 lol. Try it and let me know.
Lourdes Moya says
Love this recipe. It’s become one of my staples!
Carmen says
Thank you!
Kelly says
Carmen’s recipes are so delicious and so quick & easy! This chicken was so tender and full of flavour. Will definitely be making again!
Carmen says
Awe, thank you for the support. This made my day.