Ingredients
60 grams room temperature butter
80 grams white miso paste (or 40 grams red miso)
2 tablespoons gochujang paste
1 crushed garlic clove
1 teaspoon chili flakes or crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
8 chicken thighs or 4 whole chicken legs (skin-on, bone-in)
Kosher salt
Fresh lemon juice or lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) with a rack in the middle position.
2. In a bowl, mix butter, miso paste, gochujang paste, crushed garlic, chili flakes, rice wine vinegar, and honey to create a smooth marinade.
3. Place chicken skin-side down on a tray and pat dry. Season lightly with kosher salt.
4. Rub half of the marinade into the flesh side of the chicken thighs or legs.
5. Turn the chicken skin-side up, season again if desired, and bake for 20-40 minutes until cooked through.
6. Remove from the oven and brush the remaining marinade onto the skin.
7. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown and slightly charred.
8. For extra crispiness, switch the oven to grill/broil and grill uncovered for 2-3 minutes.
9. Serve hot by pouring any pan juices over the chicken and adding a squeeze of lemon juice or lemon wedges on the side.
Last Step:
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🧈 Use softened butter to ensure a smooth marinade mix for even coating.
🌶 Rub the spicy-sweet mixture under the skin or on the flesh for deeper flavor absorption.
🌡 Use an instant-read thermometer to check the chicken is cooked perfectly without drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Spicy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg