Miso-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Scallions

Name: Miso-Glazed Chicken with Sesame and Scallions
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 3 tbsp white miso paste; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 4 thinly sliced scallions; 2 cloves minced garlic

Chicken thighs coated in a savory-sweet miso glaze, roasted until caramelized with toasted sesame seeds.

Cuisine: Japanese

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 32 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
4 thinly sliced scallions
2 cloves minced garlic

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat 1.5 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 minced garlic cloves until smooth.
Step 2: Brush miso mixture evenly over chicken thighs, ensuring skin is coated. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear when pierced.
Step 3: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 4 thinly sliced scallions. Return to oven for 2 minutes to warm scallions, then serve immediately.