How to Make Easy Japanese-Inspired Grilled Miso Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese cuisine is known for its unique flavors and delicate balance of ingredients. One popular ingredient that is often found in Japanese cooking is miso, a fermented soybean paste that adds depth and complexity to dishes. In this recipe for Easy Japanese-Inspired Grilled Miso Chicken, we will be using miso to create a delicious marinade that infuses the chicken with savory umami flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Mix miso, mirin, rice wine, soy sauce, and honey together in a bowl until miso is completely dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.
  • Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Turn the bag or mix chicken to ensure even distribution of marinade. Refrigerate and allow to marinade 8 hours or overnight, mixing or turning the bag occasionally.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove from the grill and chop into wide strips, approximately 4 to 5 slices per piece. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
  • Nutrition

    376 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 1636mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 338mg