Maple Glazed Chicken recipe with a miso marinade can be used on any cut of chicken; wings, drumsticks or chicken breasts!
Maple Glazed Chicken With Miso
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!
Where Can I Find Miso?
Miso can be found in Asian markets (that’s where I bought mine) in the refrigerator section.
Many larger supermarkets chains will carry miso in the organic section where tofu is stocked.
This finger-licking maple glazed chicken is kid and adult approved 🙂
Will Pancake Syrup Work In This Recipe?
No. Please be sure to use 100% pure maple syrup, not pancake or waffle syrup when making this maple glazed chicken recipe.
Maple syrup is more expensive, but the difference in flavor is well worth the price!
Pancake or waffle syrup is made with corn syrup and maple extract for flavor. Maple syrup is made from maple tree sap, which is naturally sweet.
What To Serve With Maple Glazed Chicken
A simple green salad is always a good choice as well as this cabbage salad.
Low carb followers will enjoy this easy cauliflower fried rice recipe. For those that aren’t counting carbs, give this sticky rice a try!
More Asian-Style Recipes To Try
You also might be interested in trying these delicious recipes
- Pork Rice Balls – Ground pork rolled with sticky rice and then steamed. Dip in hoisin sauce or wrap in a lettuce leaf and serve as an appetizer!
- Shrimp in Coconut Sauce – This creamy coconut shrimp dish has a slightly spicy bite to it and is ready in under 30 minutes!
- Easy Thai Coconut Shrimp – Another 30 minute meal. Thai coconut soup is simple to make and bursting with flavor from the lemongrass and red curry sauce.
Miso Maple Glazed Chicken
Flavorful miso maple glazed chicken legs make a delicious appetizer or main dish.
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)
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 454Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 782mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 1gSugar: 17gProtein: 39g
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Vic Bravo
Um… what temperature???
Sandra Shaffer
Whoops! 350 degrees. Updating now. Thank 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.
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 🙂
neela manogar
These are so pretty.What a delicious chicken recipe! I love it.
Sandra Shaffer
Thank you, Neela!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
This recipe is so simple, but looks absolutely amazing! I would have never thought to glaze chicken with miso paste. 🙂
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 🙂
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!
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This chicken looks absolutely perfect! My boys and my husband love chicken legs and I don’t make them often enough.
Jasline (Foodie Baker)
Mmm this will definitely make amazing party snacks!
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!
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.
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!
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 🙂