This easy Miso Honey Chicken recipe made with just five ingredients, is sweet and savory and has the most delicious caramelized crust.

Crisp Grilled Miso Honey Chicken on a pan.
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Sommer’s Recipe Notes

Crusty juicy Miso Honey Chicken is a simple healthy recipe for quick mid-week meals. The honey and miso create a fabulous crusty exterior with a salty-sweet caramelized flavor that seals in the juices of the chicken. Flavor perfection in my mind!

And with grilling season right around the corner, this marinated chicken recipe is one of my favorite things to grill! It truly has the perfect combination of flavors!

Why We Love Miso Honey Chicken

  • Bold flavors – The miso is savory and filled with umami flavors, and the honey balances it out beautifully.
  • Few ingredients – This honey miso chicken needs minimal prep and uses just 5 ingredients!
  • Great for meal prep – Make enough of this delicious miso honey chicken and enjoy leftovers throughout the week on salads, bowls and sandwiches.

Trust me, this miso honey chicken made in just under 20 minutes is one of those grilled chicken recipes that you won’t seem to get enough of!

Miso Chicken with grill marks stacked on a plate.

Ingredients and Tips

  • Chicken breasts or thighs – Use boneless and skinless chicken breast for a leaner option, or skinless chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
  • Honey – To get that sweetness and crusty exterior, use a good quality honey.
  • White miso paste – Miso paste will give you that umami flavor that balances out the honey’s sweetness.
  • Sesame oil – Use a good quality sesame oil.
  • Crushed red pepper flakes – If you want your chicken to be spicy, add a pinch of crushed red pepper!

Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps

  • Garlic – For added spice, mix fresh garlic or garlic powder into the marinade.
  • Ginger – Add some grated fresh ginger for a little extra savory flavor.
  • Garnishes – Top off this grilled chicken recipe with sesame seeds and sliced green onion.
  • Gluten-free – Use gluten-free miso paste to make this dish entirely GF!
  • Low-sugar – Use less honey or swap it entirely with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit syrup.
Grilled honey miso chicken stacked on a white plate.

How To Make Miso Honey Chicken

This deliciously juicy Miso Honey Chicken takes under 20 minutes to making using just a few easy prep steps and a hot sizzling grill!

Find the full Miso Honey Chicken recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!

Whisk combining ingredients for miso honey chicken marinade.
Grilled miso honey chicken breast on a baking sheet.

Storage Notes

  • Storing Leftovers – Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Reheating Leftovers – Reheat in a pan over medium-low heat or in the microwave in short bursts.

Serving Suggestions

This honey miso chicken is versatile and can be served with a bunch of different sides and vegetables! Some of my favorite things to serve it with are:

Overhead view of sliced honey miso chicken on a baking dish.
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Honey Miso Chicken

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
This easy Miso Honey Chicken recipe made with just five ingredients, is sweet and savory and has the most delicious caramelized crust.
Servings: 8

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, miso paste, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper together. Taste and salt if needed. *Some miso pastes are extremely salty. With mine, I added about 1 teaspoon of salt.
  • Place the chicken pieces on the hot grill. Brush the miso paste over the tops of the chicken pieces. Grill for 5 minutes, then flip and brush the remaining paste over the grilled chicken. Grill another 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Serve warm.

Notes

You can store the leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 841mg, Potassium: 676mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 105IU, Vitamin C: 2.1mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1.2mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Author: Sommer Collier
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bake this honey miso chicken if I don’t have a grill?

Of course! Place the chicken on a baking sheet or on a sheet pan and place in the oven to bake for 20-25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

How do I know when the chicken is cooked through?

Use an internal meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can I use chicken with the skin on?

Yep, and the chicken will actually crisp up very nicely. The only issue with grilling skin-on chicken is that the skin can flare up.

What are the differences between yellow miso, white miso and red miso?

White miso has a mild and sweet taste. Yellow miso is a bit stronger than the white miso because it’s fermented longer. Red miso has the strongest flavor and it’s used in stews and braises;

Sliced honey miso chicken breast on a plate.

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