Sunday 26 January 2014

Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs with Miso and Ginger

As Chinese New Year is approaching in few days time, the Toa household is getting busier... Often at this time of year, my mom takes orders from family and close friends for her celebration cookies and tarts.  So, the past few days we have been baking non stop to meet tight deadlines.

But of course, no matter how busy we are, it's still not an excuse to stop eating well...  And no fast food from the joints either, but just good food, fast, like this spicy roasted chicken thighs in miso and ginger that we had for Sunday lunch earlier.  It is a recipe from The Kitchn, one of my go-to websites for kitchen inspirations. 

This recipe takes no time to prepare and for better flavour, you can marinate the chicken thighs overnight in the fridge.  I did it early in the morning until around lunchtime and it tastes wonderful...  Making the marinade is also a doddle... simple put the miso paste, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, lemon zest, vegetable oil and chili sauce in a blender and blitz until smooth and it's done.

You can use any chili sauce that you like... Sriracha is great, but today I use gochujang which is a traditional Korean chili paste... It is very versatile and a definite staple in my pantry. 


The original recipe calls for boneless and skinless chicken thighs.  I did remove the skin and make a couple of slashes on each thighs to ensure the marinade really seeps into the meat; but I kept the bones because I like to nibble on them :)

I like to serve the chicken with sweetcorn rice and cooked broccoli that I simply dress with soy sauce and sesame oil.  I hope you give this a go, because once you made this, you'll want to make it again, and again...

Anyway, it's past midnight now, and I need to get some sleep, because in a few hours time, the baking fun starts again! :) 


Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs with Miso and Ginger
For complete list of ingredients and instructions, click here.

23 comments:

  1. I love the miso marinade. The roasted chicken must be very tasty and loaded with flavours!

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    1. Indeed. I think that you'll love this very much Angie.

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  2. stunning Michael, I love the marinade and have to try it!

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    1. Thanks Dom. Please do... I know how much you love your chicken thighs :)

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  3. looks wonderful and happy new year

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  4. I do a similar sounding marinade for pork (but without chilli) and it's really good. I love cooking with miso. I'm excited to see what you make this year for CNY! :D

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    1. I think the marinade is very versatile and I look forward to trying it with pork too next time :)

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  5. I've been away too long, Michael. This is magnificent.

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    1. Hi Stephen! Thanks for visiting. You've been missed.

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  6. Michael,
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    xox
    Manu

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    1. Hi Manu. I'll check out your blog in a bit. Thanks for the invite.

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  7. I love miso, and yes, ginger and a touch of heat just sound perfect...what a beautiful meal Michael :D

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    1. Many thanks Juliana. Please give this a go... it's so good!

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  8. I have miso and I never know what to do with it! Brilliant!

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    1. Miso is a staple ingredient in my fridge and I used to use it only to make miso soup. But it's brilliant as part of a marinade too. You have to try this :)

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  9. Hello my name is Francesca and I'm Italian. I discovered your blog by accident, looking for new things. I have joined your followers. If you go too foul. Thank you. Francesca

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    1. Hi Francesca. Welcome. Hope you'll discover new inspirations here. I look forward to visiting your blog as well. Take care.

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    1. Thank you Angie! Happy Chinese New Year to you too!

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  11. Damn delicious rosted chicken!!!
    i love to rub the miso paste ixture too under the skin od the chicken, trust me it's will astouned you Michael!!!

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