Easy Japanese-Inspired Grilled Miso Chicken
Description
An super easy marinade with Japanese seasonings brings sweet and salty flavor to grilled chicken thighs.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons miso paste
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3 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
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3 tablespoons rice wine
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Directions
1
Mix miso, mirin, rice wine, soy sauce, and honey together in a bowl until miso is completely dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.
2
Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Turn the bag or mix chicken to ensure even distribution of marinade. Refrigerate and allow to marinade 8 hours or overnight, mixing or turning the bag occasionally.
3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4
Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
5
Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6
Remove from the grill and chop into wide strips, approximately 4 to 5 slices per piece. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.