# Miso-Butter Garlic Chicken

Juicy, golden chicken thighs in a rich, savory miso garlic butter sauce with whole cloves of garlic.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 whole boneless skinless chicken thigh
- 2 head garlic
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, cooking until partially softened and lightly golden.
2. Add chicken and sear until golden on both sides.
3. Whisk together miso, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, broth, lemon, ginger and cornstarch until smooth.
4. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer gently until thickened and glossy.

## Equipment

- skillet

## Tips

- Keep the garlic moving so it doesn't burn, or temporarily remove it while searing and return it when adding the sauce.
- Add a splash more broth if the sauce reduces too much.
- Serve over creamy mashed potatoes with broccolini and plenty of sauce!

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DffSjhVzPjW/?srtk=MTBjOWQ1bmlrdzgyeA==
- Creator: Cybele Wells
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/af22f2fe-a422-4831-ac06-bca353e67150
- Extracted: 2026-11-13

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