Miso-Glazed Chicken Bento Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Juicy chicken thighs glazed with sweet-savory miso glaze, served over steamed rice with pickled vegetables for a balanced, flavorful meal. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, rice, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 chicken thighs
• 1 1/2 cups rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tbsp miso paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sake
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup pickled daikon
• 1/4 cup pickled ginger
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sake, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Set aside.
2. Step 2: In a rice cooker, combine 1 1/2 cups rice and 1 1/2 cups water. Cook according to manufacturer instructions until rice is tender and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat until aromatic. Add chicken thighs; cook for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Pour miso glaze over chicken and simmer for 5 minutes until glossy.
4. Step 4: Serve rice in bowls, topped with chicken, pickled daikon, pickled ginger, and a drizzle of remaining glaze. Garnish with sesame seeds.