Pan-Seared Chicken with Miso-Sesame Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

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Pan-seared to golden perfection and coated with a savory miso-sesame glaze that balances umami and nuttiness. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, white miso paste, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 stalk, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp honey, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season lightly with salt. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown and edges are crispy, then flip and cook for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, brush both sides of the chicken with half of the miso-sesame glaze, and cook for another 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 5: Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3 minutes. Spoon remaining glaze over top, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 thinly sliced green onion stalk before serving.