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miso grilled chicken
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Grilled Miso Chicken

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Juicy, bold, and packed with flavor, this Grilled Miso Chicken is a total game-changer. The miso adds that deep umami, chili crisp brings the heat, and the honey caramelizes to perfection. Perfect for BBQs or meal prep, either way, it slaps.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 704

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs I used boneless with skin on - optional, use skinless if preferred
  • 2 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoon chili crisp
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 4 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoon mirin
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated

Equipment

  • Large bowl with lid for marinating
  • Barbecue brush for basting

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Remove the bones from the chicken thighs if needed. Keep the skin on for maximum flavor and crispiness, but skinless works too.
  2. Make the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the miso paste, chili crisp, avocado oil, rice vinegar, mirin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Reserve about ¼ cup of the marinade for basting later.
  3. Marinate: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
  4. Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 375–400°F). Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and cooked through (internal temp should hit 165°F).
  5. Baste and finish: During the last couple of minutes, baste the chicken with the reserved marinade for extra flavor and caramelization.
  6. Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice, noodles, or a crisp salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 704kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 38gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

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