Easy Miso Chicken Recipe - Quick & Delicious

Cooked miso chicken thighs topped with sesame seeds and herbs in a skillet on a red and white checkered cloth.

Easy Miso Chicken Recipe - Quick & Delicious

This simple miso chicken thighs recipe is juicy chicken quickly marinated in miso, soy sauce, and honey for a delicious dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 327kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions optional garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Marinade

In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
2 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger

Step 2: Marinate the Chicken

Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or plastic zip closure baggie. Pour the miso marinade over the chicken, and make sure they are evenly coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
1 ½ lb boneless

Step 3: Cook the Chicken

In a large skillet, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off and place it in the heated skillet.
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Cook the chicken for 5 minutes and then flip over and cook for another 5-6 minutes until no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature is 165°F ( 74°C). Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or alongside sautéed vegetables and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions

Notes

Swap honey with maple syrup

Use red miso for a deeper flavor.

Pound the chicken thighs for even thickness and cooking.

Storage and Reheating Tips
Refrigerate: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Freeze: Freeze uncooked marinated chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before cooking. Or freeze cooked chicken once cooled.

Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out or in the microwave for 30 seconds or so.

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