Grilled Miso Chicken Recipe

RatingDifficultyBeginner

?Grilled Miso Chicken is a chicken dish that is marinated in a miso paste and then grilled.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time20 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins
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 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (usukuchi shoyu)
 2 tablespoons saké
 2 tablespoons mirin
 2 tablespoons light miso
 2 green onions, crushed and slivered
 1 teaspoon minced ginger root
 1 garlic clove, minced
 8 boned chicken thighs, skin intact
 1 tablespoon seven-spice powder (optional)


1

Miso marinade adds a rich flavor to this country-style grilled chicken. Thigh meat stays moist and tender, but boned chicken breasts are delicious, too. The chicken can be sautéed in a skillet

2

Blend soy sauce, saké, mirin, miso, green onions, ginger root and garlic in a rectangular baking dish. Coat chicken with mixture. Marinate 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.

3

Preheat a hibichi, portable tabletop grill or charcoal grill. Shake marinade off chicken; pat dry. Place skin-down on hot grill. Grill 4 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken; grill second side 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and done inside. When chicken is done, sprinkle with sesame seeds and spice mixture.

CategoryCuisine

Ingredients

 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (usukuchi shoyu)
 2 tablespoons saké
 2 tablespoons mirin
 2 tablespoons light miso
 2 green onions, crushed and slivered
 1 teaspoon minced ginger root
 1 garlic clove, minced
 8 boned chicken thighs, skin intact
 1 tablespoon seven-spice powder (optional)

Directions

1

Miso marinade adds a rich flavor to this country-style grilled chicken. Thigh meat stays moist and tender, but boned chicken breasts are delicious, too. The chicken can be sautéed in a skillet

2

Blend soy sauce, saké, mirin, miso, green onions, ginger root and garlic in a rectangular baking dish. Coat chicken with mixture. Marinate 1 hour or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.

3

Preheat a hibichi, portable tabletop grill or charcoal grill. Shake marinade off chicken; pat dry. Place skin-down on hot grill. Grill 4 to 5 minutes. Turn chicken; grill second side 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and done inside. When chicken is done, sprinkle with sesame seeds and spice mixture.

Grilled Miso Chicken Recipe

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