Sake-Infused Chicken with Miso Glaze

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A refined Japanese-inspired dish where chicken breast is marinated in honjozo-style sake reduction and brushed with authentic miso glaze for sweet-savory perfection. This japanese-inspired asian ready in about 47 minutes pairs (6 oz each) boneless chicken breasts, honjozo sake, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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.

★ 3.9 (8 ratings) Prep: 35 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk 3 tbsp honjozo sake, 2 tbsp white miso paste, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp rice vinegar until smooth; brush half over 4 boneless chicken breasts (6 oz each) and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high; cook chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Step 3: Brush remaining glaze over chicken and cook for 2 minutes more until sauce bubbles and thickens, then transfer to plate and sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Sake-Infused Chicken with Miso Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 47 minutes (35 min prep + 12 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 Sake-Infused Chicken with Miso Glaze?

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 honjozo sake from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sake-Infused Chicken with Miso Glaze?

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 Sake-Infused Chicken with Miso Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.

What goes well with Sake-Infused Chicken with Miso Glaze?

Japanese asian like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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