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Crispy Roast Chicken with Miso Glaze

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A quick and easy roast chicken recipe featuring a savory, slightly sweet miso glaze that creates irresistibly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (4–5 pounds / 1.8–2.3 kg), fresh or thawed, preferably organic or free-range
  • 3 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Optional garnish: sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Remove the chicken from the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature. Pat it completely dry with paper towels and remove any giblets from the cavity.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together white miso paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Rub the chicken all over with olive oil, then season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper, including inside the cavity.
  4. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wing tips under the body for even cooking and neat presentation (optional).
  5. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  6. Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or ovenproof skillet. Roast for about 45 minutes.
  7. Brush the miso glaze evenly over the chicken skin. Roast for another 15-20 minutes, basting once more halfway through, until the skin is deeply golden and crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part of the thigh.
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
  9. Slice and serve with optional garnish of sliced green onions or toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Patting the chicken skin dry twice ensures maximum crispiness. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F (74°C). If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning. Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes to keep it juicy. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For vegan option, use firm tofu steaks with the same glaze and roast until crispy.

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Keywords: roast chicken, miso glaze, crispy chicken, easy dinner, comfort food, umami, family meal

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