Roasted Miso Chicken Thighs

overhead view of roasted chicken thighs in a cast iron skillet garnished with green onions

4.87 from 65 votes

These Roasted Miso Chicken Thighs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with rich umami flavor. This easy Japanese miso chicken recipe uses garlic, honey, rice vinegar, and miso paste to create incredibly flavorful miso marinated chicken thighs. Roasted in a hot cast iron skillet, this oven roasted miso chicken turns perfectly golden and tender while the miso butter melts into a delicious glaze.

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, fusion, Japanese

Diet: Halal, Kosher

Servings: servings

Calories: 702kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs (4 thighs), bone in, skin on
4 tablespoon butter, softened
½ cup white miso paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
6 garlic cloves, smashed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat up for 20 minutes.
Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a bowl to make a paste.
Add the chicken and massage the paste all over the chicken, getting under the skin if you can without tearing the skin.
Place in the heated cast iron skillet and roast for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees. If the skin is not as crispy as you'd like, pop it under the broiler for a couple minutes to crisp it up.
Garnish with green onions and serve with steamed rice.

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Notes

• Make sure the cast iron skillet is hot before adding your chicken. You want the chicken to brown quickly so the juices stay inside.

• Use room temperature butter to make the miso butter. It mixes much easier when softened.

• Fresh garlic or roasted garlic can be used in this recipe. Roasted garlic will add a sweeter, deeper flavor.

• If the skin is not crisp after 30 minutes, place it under the broiler for a couple minutes to crisp it up. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.

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