Miso-Glazed Sesame Chicken with Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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Crispy chicken thighs glazed in a savory-sweet miso-sesame sauce, served over tender bok choy for a perfect Asian dinner. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, white miso paste, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 490 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

16 oz chicken thighs
3 tbsp white miso paste
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 bunches bok choy
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 16 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken skin-side down. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, flip, and cook 4 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the skillet with chicken, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour miso glaze over chicken, reducing heat to low and simmering for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken.
Step 4: While chicken simmers, cut 2 bok choy bunches into 2-inch pieces. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat, add bok choy, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vibrant green and tender-crisp. Serve chicken with bok choy, drizzling with reserved glaze and sprinkling with 1 tsp sesame seeds.