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Spicy Miso Chicken

Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer? Try my Spicy Miso Chicken drumettes recipe. These oven-broiled chicken wing tulips get a pleasant dose of heat from the spicy dipping sauce. This savory finger food will be a favorite at your next party!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 214 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1.2 lb chicken drumettes (17 pieces; you can use drumsticks, but they take more time to marinate and cook)
  • ½ Tbsp neutral oil (or cooking spray)
For the Seasonings
  • 2 Tbsp sake
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated, with juice; from a 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
For the Spicy Miso Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp miso (I used red miso)
  • 2 Tbsp mirin
  • 1 Tbsp Sriracha sauce

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. For each piece of the 1.2 lb chicken drumettes, use kitchen shears to cut the meat and skin where it attaches to the tip of the bone.
  3. Peel back and flip the meat inside out so that it forms a “tulip” shape and exposes the bone.
  4. Mix 2 Tbsp sake, 1 tsp ginger (grated, with juice), and 3 cloves garlic (minced) in a small bowl.
  5. Put the chicken drumettes and seasonings mix in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag, removing as much of the air as possible. Then, rub the chicken from outside the bag to coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To Broil
  1. Set the oven broiler to High (550ºF/288ºC) for 5 minutes before cooking. Line the broiler pan with aluminum foil on the bottom (for easy cleanup) and grease the rack with ½ Tbsp neutral oil or cooking spray. Broiler settings: Low (450ºF/232ºC), Medium (500ºF/260ºC), and High (550ºF/288ºC). I usually use Medium (6 inches away) or High (8 inches away).
  2. Place the baking sheet in the middle rack of the oven, about 8 inches (20 cm) away from the heating element. Cook for 9–10 minutes, until nicely browned and crispy, and then flip the chicken to cook the other side (the skin side) for another 9–10 minutes. Watch the chicken carefully so it does not burn; if your oven is small/strong, try broiling at Medium (500ºF/260ºC) or lower the rack.
  3. If you don‘t have a broiler, bake at 425–450ºF (200–230ºC) for 45 minutes. Monitor the cooking time; the chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature is 165ºF (74ºC).
  4. Meanwhile, make the spicy miso sauce. In a small bowl, combine 4 Tbsp miso, 2 Tbsp mirin, and 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce and mix all together. You can apply the sauce when the chicken is done, or you can put the sauce in a small dish and serve at the table with the chicken.
To Store
  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days and in the freezer for a month.

Nutrition Information

Calories 214kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 558mg (23%) Potassium 154mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 122IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 214

% Daily Value*

Calories 214kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 558mg 23%
Potassium 154mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 122IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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