Hidden Step Miso-Glazed Chicken with Sesame Rice

Chicken thighs coated in a hidden miso glaze that caramelizes perfectly, served over fragrant sesame rice for balanced umami.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season lightly with 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth to create the hidden glaze.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan, brushing evenly with the miso glaze.
4. Step 4: Roast for 25 minutes, then brush again with remaining glaze and continue roasting for 10 more minutes until deeply golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Step 5: While chicken roasts, mix 1 tbsp sesame seeds with 2 tbsp sliced green onions and 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice.
6. Step 6: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving over the sesame rice mixture.
7. Step 7: Note how the hidden miso glaze creates a sticky, caramelized crust that contrasts beautifully with the nutty rice and fresh green onions.