Miso-Glazed Baked Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs glazed with a savory miso-lemongrass sauce, finished with a caramelized glaze for a sweet-tart finish. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, miso paste, lemongrass for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1 stalk, minced lemongrass
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a small bowl, mix miso paste, lemongrass, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil to form a glossy glaze.
- Step 2: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Rub the glaze evenly over both sides, pressing it into the meat. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Step 3: For the final touch, sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the chicken and broil for 2-3 minutes until the seeds are toasted and the glaze is shiny.







