Description
Spice up your dinner with these Gochujang Miso Chicken Thighs. This Korean-inspired dish features tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of gochujang, miso, and soy sauce, then roasted to perfection. The result is juicy, caramelized chicken with a hint of spice and umami goodness.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Chicken:
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together gochujang, miso paste, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bag or dish, pour marinade over them, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook Chicken: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roast chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and crispy.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For stovetop cooking, sear chicken skin-side down until crispy, then finish covered on low heat.
- Pair with rice and veggies for a complete meal.
- Adjust gochujang amount to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
