Miso Honey Chicken
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Jun 15, 2025 
This easy Miso Honey Chicken recipe made with just five ingredients, is sweet and savory and has the most delicious caramelized crust.
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!
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.
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!
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:
- Crunchy Asian Slaw
- Pickled Radish Recipe
- Roasted Broccoli
- Spicy Cucumber Kimchi
- Wilted Honey Butter Kale
- White Bean and Edamame Salad
- Roasted Cauliflower Rice (If you want to be low carb and gluten-free)
- Shoestring French Fries
Honey Miso Chicken
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Use an internal meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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;
Love this, it tastes absolutely delicious. Tried this last night and my son was asking for more. So Thanks for this incredible recipe, will make there more often.
Yummy, I can not stand it
Great dish, made it with Jasmine rice and grilled broccoli. My family really enjoyed it.
It’s really simple and delicious recipe. My kids love chicken and I think they will be loved this. I have question- can I use sous vide machine?
Thank for the yummy dish.
Love the simple flavors of this dish!
Simple flavors area lways best in summer!! I can’t wait to fire up the grill for this!
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Look so delicious!!! perfect for weeknights!
My kiddos will LOVE this chicken!Â
Josh loves grilled chicken and he will love this recipe!
I just ordered some white miso so I will definitely try this recipe. Thanks!
I am always looking for more chicken recipes, especially if they are easy. Â This looks great.