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Miso Chicken

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By: Shinee Published: 5/31/2016Updated: 8/10/2020

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Juicy, tender and irresistibly flavorful sesame miso chicken is roasted to golden crispy perfection. Easy and delicious dinner with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Juicy, tender and irresistibly flavorful sesame miso chicken is roasted to golden crispy perfection. Easy and delicious dinner with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Ever since I’ve become a mom, I have a new appreciation for quick n’ easy dinners without sacrifice on flavor, nutrition and presentation. 🙂

And this sesame miso chicken fits the bill just right! Less than 10 minutes to prepare the chicken, and the rest is done in the oven for you.

The marinade is where all the flavors come together. Lots of asian flavors in here. Think, miso paste, sesame oil (<- my absolute favorite!), mirin, aka sweet rice wine (not to be confused with rice wine vinegar, read this post for more details), soy sauce and sriracha. If you’re not into spicy food, don’t worry it’s not spicy at all. But feel free to increase the heat by doubling, or even tripling the sriracha.

Juicy, tender and irresistibly flavorful sesame miso chicken is roasted to golden crispy perfection. Easy and delicious dinner with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Let’s talk about miso paste…

What’s miso paste? It’s a fermented soybean paste that has salty, rich and savory flavor. There is no one way to describe it though. You’ll find different varieties of miso paste out there, from white to red to deep brown. A quick tip: the lighter the color, the milder the paste is. You can find a tub of miso paste at a local asian store. The great thing about it is that it lasts forever in the fridge. Amazing stuff!

Really you don’t need a step-by-step visual for this one, but as per usual, I had to include it.

Sesame Miso Chicken, step by step

I served this chicken with plain white rice one night, then made chicken fried rice with the leftovers the next. Now that’s what I call “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!”

Juicy, tender and irresistibly flavorful sesame miso chicken is roasted to golden crispy perfection. Easy and delicious dinner with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.

Hope you enjoy this recipe. Thank you for reading!

 

Sesame Miso Chicken

Juicy, tender and irresistibly flavorful sesame miso chicken is roasted to golden crispy perfection. Easy and delicious dinner with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.
5 from 4 votes
serves: 2 -4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total : 1 hour
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon miring aka rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha more if you like spicy
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs legs and wings
  • 1 green onion for garnish optional
  • 1 teaspoon black or white toasted sesame seeds for garnish optional
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, sesame oil, olive oil, mirin, Sriracha, soy sauce and salt until nice and smooth.
  • Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag and pour the prepared marinade. Squeeze out the air, as you close the bag. Massage the marinade into the meat to distribute it evenly. Marinade for 20-30 minutes. If you’re cooking right away, keep it at room temperature. If not cooking within 30 minutes, refrigerate until 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the chicken in one layer on baking pan. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until internal temperature registers 170°F (76°C).
  • Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice, or vegetables of your choice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) Protein: 26g (52%) Fat: 40g (62%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g Monounsaturated Fat: 18g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 142mg (47%) Sodium: 2130mg (93%) Potassium: 365mg (10%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 191IU (4%) Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 37mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Japanese
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  1. Main y says

    Posted on 11 September 2022 at 12:31 pm

    I’m making this today. Use that 2 pieces of chicken or 2 lbs?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 September 2022 at 10:17 am

      Hi! You’ll need 2lbs

      Reply
  2. Del says

    Posted on 3 February 2021 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    Best, easiest and quickest chicken recipe. My go to chicken 🙂 thank you so very much!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 February 2021 at 10:45 pm

      Yay, so happy you tried and loved this chicken recipe. Thanks for your feedback, Del!

      Reply
  3. Katy says

    Posted on 11 July 2020 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious!  Such an easy recipe and good use of the miso paste. The chicken came out very juicy and flavorful.

    Reply
  4. Dianna says

    Posted on 4 November 2018 at 8:40 pm

    So which color of miso would you recommend for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 November 2018 at 4:44 pm

      Hi, Dianna. If you’re new to miso, I suggest trying white miso, which has much milder flavor. But if you already love miso and you’re not afraid bolder flavor, you can go with darker miso.

      Reply
  5. Brianna says

    Posted on 17 May 2017 at 5:50 pm

    This marinade is SO good, I added the zest and juice of a lime, a smidge of honey and a splash of fish sauce and it’s going to be my go-to for BBQ’s this summer! I’m actually marinating thinly sliced pork and oyster mushrooms in it right now to throw on top of noodle bowls for dinner. Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 May 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Hi, Brianna! I’m so happy you love this marinade, and I love your twist with lime, honey and fish sauce. I’ll be trying it later this summer. Thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
  6. Victoria says

    Posted on 1 October 2016 at 1:32 pm

    This looks amazing? Would this work with-boneless skinless thighs? If so, how would you adjust the coming time?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 2 October 2016 at 3:30 pm

      Absolutely! I’d start checking for doneness after about 20 minutes. If you poke with a for, the juices should be clear, or internal temp should reach 165°F. Hope you’ll enjoy, Victoria!

      Reply
  7. Lisa @ Panning The Globe says

    Posted on 1 June 2016 at 7:04 pm

    Such deliciousness in such a short time! The video makes it look even easier. Thanks for a great recipe Shinee! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 2 June 2016 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! Glad you liked it. 🙂

      Reply
  8. olivia @ livforcake says

    Posted on 1 June 2016 at 9:50 am

    I’m not much of a cook, so I’m totally down with the 10min prep time! This looks amazingly delicious!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 1 June 2016 at 10:27 am

      Thanks, Olivia! They do taste as good as they look. 🙂 Hope you give it a try.

      Reply
  9. Diana says

    Posted on 31 May 2016 at 1:49 pm

    This sounds very simple and delicious! I love sesame chicken, and adding miso will only make it amazing!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 May 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Ditto, miso is a great compliment to sesame. Thanks, Diana!

      Reply
  10. Ali @ Home & Plate says

    Posted on 31 May 2016 at 12:43 pm

    Yum this looks fabulous. Bonus that it is easy to prepare and have on the table in no time. Pinning this one for dinner soon.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 May 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Hope you give it a try. It’s a great dinner for weeknights.

      Reply
  11. Bintu | Recipes from a Pantry says

    Posted on 31 May 2016 at 12:30 pm

    I love how flavorful miso paste is. This would be amazing, especially if you used a little extra miso to make a sauce!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 May 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Sauce would have been wonderful, maybe next time I’ll make extra. Thanks for the idea, Bintu.

      Reply
  12. Anne Murphy says

    Posted on 31 May 2016 at 11:56 am

    That marinade sounds wonderful! I use miso in cooking all the time, but never thought to put it in a marinade – so now that’s a must try!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 May 2016 at 6:19 pm

      Definitely give it a try. It works great. Thanks, Anne!

      Reply
  13. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    Posted on 31 May 2016 at 11:46 am

    It’s hard to believe that this takes only 10 minutes to prep — it’s on next week’s menu!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 May 2016 at 6:19 pm

      Hope you enjoy it, Sue. Let me know how it turns out. Thanks!

      Reply
  14. maria @closetohome says

    Posted on 31 May 2016 at 11:25 am

    Could you make the marinade then freeze the chicken?  This would be a fun way to have take out at home. 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 May 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Hi, Maria! I think it’s best to cook after marinating.

      Reply

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