Miso-Butter Chicken
A flavor-packed miso-butter chicken dish that combines umami and richness with a hint of sweetness from maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 pieces skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup white miso
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1-inch piece ginger (grated)
- 8 cloves garlic (unpeeled, lightly smashed)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 2 pieces scallions (finely sliced)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, stir in white miso and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add the grated ginger and rice vinegar to the mixture and combine well.
- Arrange the chicken thighs skin-side up in a baking dish and season with black pepper. Scatter the smashed garlic cloves around the chicken.
- Pour the miso-butter mixture over the chicken, ensuring each thigh gets coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the skin is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken thighs in the miso-butter mixture for up to an hour before baking for enhanced flavor. For crisper skin, broil for a few minutes at the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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