A simple marinade for this Miso Maple Glazed Chicken recipe can be used on any cut of chicken; wings, drumsticks or chicken breasts!
Miso or miso paste is a savory Japanese seasoning made from soybeans. You might be familiar with miso soup, but don’t limit this fermented nutrient packed food to one favorite dish. Miso can be used in stir-fry, dressings, and marinades!
I used this simple marinade on drumsticks for a hearty appetizer, but this can also be served as a main dish with a side of sticky rice and fresh green beans!
The tangy and sweet flavors of this sauce is quite versatile and can be used on a variety of meats or fish! In fact, I’m anxious to try this on salmon!
Be sure to use 100% pure maple syrup, not pancake or waffle syrup. Maple syrup is more expensive, but the difference in flavor is well worth the price!
Miso can be found in Asian markets (that’s where I bought mine) in the refrigerator section or many larger supermarkets will carry it in the organic section where tofu is stocked.
This finger-licking chicken is kid and adult approved 🙂
You also might be interested in trying these Pork Rice Balls or Shrimp in Coconut Sauce.
Miso Maple Glazed Chicken
A simple marinade for this Miso Maple Glazed Chicken recipe can be used on any cut of chicken; wings, drumsticks or chicken breasts!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup 100% pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup miso
- 2 pounds chicken
- green onions (optional)
- sesame seeds (optional)
Directions
- Mix together baking powder, maple syrup, and miso. Place chicken in a gallon ziplock bag and pour marinade over the chicken. Marinade in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Place chicken with a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake at 350 degrees until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes, turning chicken once or twice. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
This is a great combo of flavors and I bet the chicken tastes wonderful! Great post!!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Sheena! Easy recipe and delicious too 🙂
Christie
I have some miso in the fridge. Now I know what to do with it. This recipe sounds amazing
Sandra Shaffer
Yay! Love when I have all the ingredients to try a new recipe!
Norma Chang
I make a similar marinade but I do not use baking powder. What is the purpose for the baking powder?
Sandra Shaffer
Baking powder is a easy way to tenderize your meat quickly! It helps break down the proteins, plus it acts as a thickener.
Norma Chang
I have known about baking soda acting as a tenderizer but did not know baking powder does the same thing, learn something new, thanks.
Rachael
this sounds way easy and looks SO good! can’t wait to make this to go with a football game this fall!
Sandra Shaffer
Great munching idea for game watching for sure!
Jasline (Foodie Baker)
Mmm this will definitely make amazing party snacks!
Renee@Renee's Kitchen Adventures
This chicken looks absolutely perfect! My boys and my husband love chicken legs and I don’t make them often enough.
lizzy
I love miso anything!!! I’m not a huge fan of chicken so I def. want to try this I bet the miso really adds a lot of flavor!
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
I have never cooked with miso, but I really want to because I know my family loves the flavor. Beautiful chicken Sandra! Love the glaze, pretty photos too 🙂
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
This recipe is so simple, but looks absolutely amazing! I would have never thought to glaze chicken with miso paste. 🙂
neela manogar
These are so pretty.What a delicious chicken recipe! I love it.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Neela!
christine
I love the flavors happening here. I am the only fan on chicken legs in my house, but I’m constantly trying to find THAT recipe that will change the minds of the rest of them. I’m hoping this will do the trick!
Sandra Shaffer
If not, then they’re more for YOU 🙂
Brandy Myers
I love that it contains a few ingredients that I almost always have on hand. Nice also that it can be done in 35 minutes.
Joy @ Joy Love Food
I love miso, I don’t think I’ve had it paired with maple before, it all sounds wonderful together in this chicken dish!
Vic Bravo
Um… what temperature???
Sandra Shaffer
Whoops! 350 degrees. Updating now. Thank you.