Japanese Miso pickled pork recipe Misozukeyaki

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso offers a lighter flavor while soy sauce can be a cost-effective alternative.

sake

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar adds acidity while white wine can be used for a similar flavor profile.

mirin

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Honey provides sweetness while sugar syrup is a budget-friendly substitute.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, and tamari is a gluten-free option.

Prepare the marinade by combining miso paste, sake, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a bowl.

Whisk the marinade until smooth and well combined.

Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.

Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.

Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Place the chicken thighs on the grill, skin-side down, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned.

Flip the chicken and grill for another 6-8 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame oil before serving.

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