Sheet Pan Miso Chicken (Printable)

Chicken thighs with miso marinade, roasted with vegetables for a savory, fuss-free dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 pounds)

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tablespoons white miso paste
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

→ Vegetables

09 - 2 medium carrots, sliced on the diagonal
10 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
11 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
12 - 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
13 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
03 - Pat chicken thighs dry. Add them to the marinade and toss to coat. For enhanced depth of flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, if time allows.
04 - Spread sliced carrots, bell pepper, onion, and zucchini evenly on the prepared sheet pan. Drizzle vegetables with vegetable oil and toss to coat. Create space for chicken pieces.
05 - Place marinated chicken thighs, skin side up, among the vegetables on the pan. Spoon any remaining marinade over the chicken.
06 - Transfer pan to oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and vegetables are tender.
07 - If desired, broil for 2 to 3 minutes until chicken skin is golden and crisp.
08 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions over the chicken and vegetables immediately before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick prep and easy cleanup since everything cooks on a single sheet pan
  • Balanced and wholesome with lean protein and loads of veggies
  • Deep Japanese-inspired flavors in under an hour
  • Customizable to what you have on hand or need to use up
02 -
  • High protein with lean chicken and hearty veggies
  • Dairy free and easily gluten free with tamari or miso alternatives
  • Perfect meal prep freezes well and reheats without drying out
03 -
  • Toss veggies in oil right on the pan to avoid extra dishes
  • If you use boneless chicken start checking doneness at the twenty minute mark
  • For a deeper golden color baste chicken once halfway through roasting with pan juices

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