Easy Broiled Miso Chicken Thighs
Juicy miso chicken thighs broiled with a sweet-savory glaze. A quick Japanese chicken recipe, full of umami, ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp (45 g) miso
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1-1/2 tbsp (22 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 g) ginger paste
- 1-1/2 tbsp (30 g) honey
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
To garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp (10 g) chopped green onion
- 2 tsp (6 g) toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pound the chicken thighs with a meat hammer to even out the thickness and tenderize them.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients until well blended. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss well to coat evenly.
- Preheat the oven to broil. Adjust the oven rack to about 5-6 inches below the heat source. Place the miso-marinated chicken on a greased rack over a baking sheet. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until the edges are slightly charred, watching carefully to avoid burning the chicken as miso can burn easily.
- Take the baking sheet out, flip the chicken thighs, and broil for another 3-5 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch bite-sized strips for easy serving with chopsticks. Garnish with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg