Miso Garlic Chicken Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs, featuring succulent, marinated chicken thighs infused with the delightful blend of garlic and miso. This easy-to-make dish is a perfect fusion of sweet, savory, and umami, perfect for a memorable family dinner.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs, skin on, bone in aproximatelly 6 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons miso paste white or red is fine
- 3 tablespoons cooking sake
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade
- In a bowl, combine the miso paste, soy sauce, maple syrup, cooking sake, and minced garlic. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended, creating a smooth and flavorful miso sauce.
Marinate the Chicken
- Place the chicken thighs in a zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the prepared miso garlic marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Massage the marinade gently into the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. For the best results, you can marinate the chicken overnight.
Arrange and Bake
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish or baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and arrange the pieces in a single layer in the baking dish, skin side up. Keep the marinade.
Bake and Baste
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165°F (74°C). Add two tablespoon of water and olive oil to the miso glaze, and mix. About halfway through the baking time, take the dish out and using a spoon or a pastry brush generously baste the chicken with the marinade sauce. This will help enhance the flavor, and make the chicken skin beautifully golden brown.
Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Air Fryer Variation: Use an air fryer to cook the recipe by preheating it to 375°F (190°C), placing the marinated chicken thighs in the basket, and cooking for 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Chicken Wings Variation: Transform the recipe into garlic miso chicken wings by marinating wings in the same mixture, following the air fryer instructions for crispy results.
- Spicy Kick Variation: Add hot sauce, red pepper, and fresh ginger to the marinade for a zesty, spicy twist when marinating either chicken thighs or wings.
