Sake-Miso Glazed Chicken with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette

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A perfectly balanced Japanese-inspired dish where tender chicken marinated in authentic honjozo sake and white miso is served atop a vibrant cucumber salad with a bright miso-ginger dressing. This Japanese-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, white miso paste, honjozo sake for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 35 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp white miso paste and 3 tbsp honjozo sake until smooth. Add 12 oz boneless chicken thighs, turning to coat completely; marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken without the marinade and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Thinly slice 1 medium cucumber and toss with 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Whisk 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger into the reserved marinade, add to cucumber, and toss gently.
  4. Step 4: Arrange cucumber salad on a plate, top with chicken, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and garnish with 4 shiso leaves.

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