Miso-Ginger Chicken Thighs - 2 Guiding Stars
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Serve these spicy, saucy chicken thighs with a side of brown rice or quinoa on a bed of tender, young greens. If you like a milder dish, start with half of the chili paste adjust the sauce to taste before you put it on the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 Tbsp. miso paste
  • 2" fresh ginger, peeled
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 lemon, zest and half of the juice
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. red chili paste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ยบ F.
  2. In a food processor, combine everything but the chicken into a paste. Toss over the chicken to coat.
  3. Place the chicken and sauce in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping once after 15 minutes.
Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 405; Total Fat 20.5g (26% Daily Value); Saturated Fat 4g (20% DV); Trans Fat 0g; Cholesterol 213mg (72% DV); Sodium 925mg (40% DV); Total Carbohydrate 6g (2% DV); Dietary Fiber 1g (4% DV); Total Sugars 2g; Includes 0g Added Sugars (0% DV); Protein 47g; Vitamin D 0% DV; Calcium 2% DV; Iron 10% DV; Potassium 15% DV; Niacin 140% DV; Selenium 100% DV; Pantothenate 60% DV.
Recipe by Guiding Stars at https://guidingstars.com/recipes/miso-ginger-chicken-thighs/
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