Can I use boneless chicken thighs?

Absolutely. Boneless thighs cook faster—start checking around 22–28 minutes . You still want a safe internal temp of 165°F .

Can I make Miso Butter Chicken with chicken breasts?

You can, but breasts dry out more easily. If you go that route, keep an eye on temp and consider covering loosely with foil for part of the bake.

What if I don’t have maple syrup?

Honey is an easy swap. Brown sugar can work too—start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to taste.

How do I store leftovers?

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days . Reheat gently (microwave at 60–70% power or warm in a covered skillet) so the chicken stays juicy.

Yes! You can mix the miso-butter glaze and coat the chicken up to 24 hours ahead . Store covered in the fridge, then roast when ready. (Bonus: the flavor gets even better.)

Miso Butter Chicken: Irresistible 30-Minute Wow

Description

Miso Butter Chicken is juicy, oven-roasted chicken thighs coated in a sweet-savory miso-butter glaze with garlic and ginger, finished with scallions and sesame.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup white miso
3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
1-inch ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
8 garlic cloves, unpeeled and lightly smashed
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
Black pepper, to taste

For Garnish

2 scallions, finely sliced
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, mix butter, white miso, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
Coat chicken thighs with the miso-butter mixture, rubbing some under the skin for extra flavor.
Arrange chicken skin-side up in a roasting pan in a single layer. Scatter smashed garlic cloves around the chicken.
Roast 30–40 minutes, basting once or twice, until skin is golden and chicken reaches 160–165°F.
Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes to deepen browning (watch closely so it doesn’t burn).
Remove garlic, squeeze cloves out of skins, mash, and whisk into pan drippings to make a quick garlic sauce.
Spoon sauce over chicken and top with scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

White miso is best here—red miso can be too strong.

Boneless thighs work too; start checking around 22–28 minutes.

Don’t skip the mashed roasted garlic in the pan sauce—it’s the “secret weapon.”

Great with rice, noodles, or roasted veggies to soak up the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting (Oven-Baked)
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 chicken thighs
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 190 mg