Description
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in a savory-sweet miso blend with garlic, ginger, and honey. Topped with scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and a touch of chili jam for a restaurant-worthy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1-inch piece of ginger (or 1 teaspoon ginger paste)
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 scallion, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Handful of cilantro leaves (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sweet chili jam (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, grated garlic, and grated ginger.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat and lightly oil the surface.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place on grill or skillet.
- Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F/75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or serve whole.
- Top with scallions, cilantro, sesame seeds, and sweet chili jam if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Miso Grilled Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Grilled Chicken