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Sticky Honey Garlic Miso Chicken Thighs

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These sticky honey garlic miso chicken thighs are a quick, flavor-packed dinner with a glossy, caramelized sauce that’s sweet, savory, and umami-rich. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe delivers takeout-level flavor with simple ingredients and minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (about 900g) chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use low-sodium if preferred)
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Neutral oil (canola or avocado) for searing
  • Green onions, sliced (for garnish, optional)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, white miso paste, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha or chili sauce (if using), and sesame oil until smooth.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of neutral oil. When hot, add chicken thighs skin-side down. Sear for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp. Flip and cook 2 minutes more.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure all pieces are coated. Spoon some sauce under the chicken as well.
  5. Transfer skillet to the oven. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature), basting once or twice with the sauce.
  6. For extra sticky skin, broil chicken for 2-3 minutes until tops are caramelized and sticky. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  7. Let chicken rest in the sauce for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check miso for wheat. Marinate chicken in sauce for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. If sauce is too thin after baking, simmer on stovetop to thicken. Watch closely when broiling to avoid burning. Leftovers keep well and sauce thickens overnight.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, honey garlic, miso, sticky chicken, easy dinner, Asian chicken, weeknight meal, umami, baked chicken, broiled chicken

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