Miso Honey Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Miso Honey Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe uses a mix of honey and white miso paste combined with sesame oil and crushed red pepper to glaze the chicken. The miso contributes a salty and umami depth, while honey adds sweetness that caramelizes on the grill. Sesame oil provides a nutty aroma, and crushed red pepper offers mild heat. Grilling the chicken on medium heat and brushing the glaze on both sides during cooking ensures the flavors adhere and the chicken cooks evenly.
The final dish features a balanced combination of sweet, salty, and mildly spicy notes with a moist texture, characteristic of grilled chicken prepared with a flavorful glaze. Both breasts and thighs are suitable, allowing for either leaner or richer meat options depending on preference.
Serve the grilled miso honey chicken warm as a main course, paired with steamed rice or vegetables. It can be part of a casual dinner or a grilled meal for gatherings.
Leftover chicken stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Adjust the salt cautiously, as some miso pastes are very salty. Tasting the glaze before applying allows adaptation of seasoning to preference.
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds chicken breast boneless skinless, or thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup White miso paste
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, miso paste, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper together. Taste and salt if needed. *Some miso pastes are extremely salty. With mine, I added about 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Place the chicken pieces on the hot grill. Brush the miso paste over the tops of the chicken pieces. Grill for 5 minutes, then flip and brush the remaining paste over the grilled chicken. Grill another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftover grilled chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Taste the miso glaze before applying, as saltiness can vary; add salt as needed carefully.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 841mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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