Miso-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sesame Greens
Crispy, umami-rich chicken wings with a savory miso glaze, served over a bed of quick-steamed kale for a Whole30-approved feast. This japanese-inspired chicken (gluten-free) ready in about 28 minutes pairs drumettes and flats chicken wings, white miso paste, coconut aminos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 6 oz, drumettes and flats chicken wings
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 oz, stems removed and chopped kale
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 6 oz chicken wings dry and season with 1/8 tsp sea salt. Heat a skillet over medium-high until hot, add wings skin-side down, and cook 10 minutes until golden; flip and cook 8 more minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Step 2: Whisk 1 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tsp coconut aminos, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Toss hot chicken wings in miso glaze, then arrange on a plate topped with 2 oz chopped kale. Steam kale 2-3 minutes in a covered pan until tender and bright green, then spoon over wings.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sesame Greens take to make?
Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Miso-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sesame Greens?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sesame Greens?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Miso-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sesame Greens for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Miso-Glazed Chicken Wings with Sesame Greens gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
