Miso Chicken with Scallions & Sesame
Tender pan-seared chicken thighs glazed with a rich miso-butter sauce and finished with scallions and sesame seeds. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless skinless
- 3 tbsp miso paste (white or red)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 stalks scallions, chopped
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving. Skin should be golden; meat cooked through.
- 4
Push chicken to the side. Add garlic to the empty space; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Whisk miso paste, butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until smooth.
- 6
Pour miso mixture over chicken. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken to coat.
- 7
Remove from heat. Scatter scallions and sesame seeds over the top.
- 8
Serve chicken with sauce spooned over it. Accompany with steamed rice or vegetables.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron or stainless steel)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- paper towels
- spoon for basting
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