Maple Miso Chicken Thighs (Printable)

Chicken thighs roasted with a maple-miso glaze for a savory-sweet, umami-rich main with caramelized skin.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Maple-Miso Glaze

04 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
06 - 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
09 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine white miso paste, maple syrup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
04 - Arrange chicken thighs, skin side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Generously brush half of the maple-miso glaze over the chicken.
05 - Roast the glazed chicken for 20 minutes in the oven.
06 - Remove baking sheet from the oven and brush the chicken with the remaining maple-miso glaze.
07 - Return to oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F and skin is deeply caramelized.
08 - Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and top with thinly sliced scallions.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry ingredients you probably have at home
  • Ready for the table in under an hour with minimal prep
  • Roasted chicken thighs stay juicy and tender with crispy, flavorful skin
  • Miso and maple create a balanced mix of umami and caramel-like sweetness
  • Versatile to serve with rice, noodles, or vegetables
02 -
  • High in protein and gluten-free adaptable with the right soy sauce and miso
  • Freezes well after roasting for easy meal prep
  • Dairy-free for those with sensitivities
  • The miso I use here makes the sauce sing I once tried it with red miso but found the white variety makes the chicken more delicate and lets the maple sweetness shine Last Thanksgiving, my younger sister requested this dish instead of turkey for her birthday dinner and I was so thrilled that everyone eagerly asked for seconds
03 -
  • Pat the chicken as dry as possible before seasoning damp skin will not crisp
  • Let the glaze sit for a few minutes after mixing to help the flavors meld
  • Toast the sesame seeds yourself for maximum crunch and fragrance
  • Lining the pan saves on clean up especially if the glaze bubbles over a bit

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