This Miso Rubbed Baked Chicken recipe dresses up the chicken thigh for a delicious and savory meal. It’s nourishing and nutrient-dense providing the body with tons of healthy protein for healing. It’s Paleo, Keto, and Low Carb – perfect for clean eating. If you love to meal prep, you’ll be happy to know that this recipe is freezer friendly and can be made ahead to save time on your busy schedule.

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Miso paste and fermented soybean paste provide the perfect delicious umami flavor every time. They’re so versatile, easy to use, and deserve a place in your flavoring arsenal. Miso paste provides a salty flavor with a little sweetness. Fermented soybean paste adds a properly salty and deeper, more rounded flavor than miso, with little to no sweetness. This recipe can be used with either paste, the best being the one you have on hand.

What’s in this Miso Rubbed Chicken?

• Chicken Thighs, Bone-In
• Fresh Garlic
• Onion Powder
• Miso Paste or Fermented Soybean Paste
• Avocado Oil, or Cooking Oil of Choice
• Sesame Oil
• Paprika
• Sea Salt & Black Pepper to Taste

You’ll want to make this all year long!

• It’s budget friendly
• Packed with protein
• Filling and delicious
• Nutrient-dense and healing
• Low carb, Keto, and Paleo Friendly
• Meal prep and freezer friendly
• Easy, go-to lunch or dinner meal idea

How to make Miso Rubbed Baked Chicken

Rinse: and pat dry the chicken thighs with a dry towel

Mix: all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl. 

Coat: the chicken evenly with the mixture.

Sprinkle: sea salt and black pepper on both sides.

Place: the chicken thighs on a rack and baking pan.

Bake: in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes at 350°F (176°C), or until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.

Tips for Success:

1. Temperature: avoid touching the bone with the thermometer for an accurate reading. 
2. Cover: the chicken loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil to avoid oil splatter in the oven. Remove at 5-10 minutes left in the cooking time for a crispier skin. (optional)
3. Broil: for one minute on high for crispier. Keep an eye on it to avoid burning. (optional)
4. Paprika: try omitting from mixing with the rest of the ingredients and sprinkling on the thighs separately for a more vibrant color.

Is Miso Paste Paleo?

Miso paste and fermented soybean paste are okay to eat in moderation in the Paleo diet. Both pastes are fermented which breaks down and removes most of the antinutrients found in soybeans such as phytic acid. Most miso pastes do not contain gluten, although some do. Check the ingredients to make sure it is free of wheat, barley, or rye. 

Choosing non-GMO and organic soybean pastes when available will also lower your exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins.

How to Store or Freeze Miso Rubbed Baked Chicken?

Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.

This recipe is freezer-friendly, perfect for your meal prep needs or busy lifestyle. Simply marinate the chicken in the seasoning mixture and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Let it chill in the fridge for 30 min to up to 24 hours if desired. Transfer the marinated chicken to the freezer. Freeze the uncooked marinated chicken for up to 2 months.

If you’re looking to freeze cooked roasted chicken, you can also freeze any leftover portions for up to 2 months.

Looking for More Dinner Ideas? Try these recipes!

• Chicken Afritada Tomato Stew (Paleo, Whole 30, Filipino)
• The Best Way to Cook Fermented Soybean Marinated Beef