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Name: Caramelized Miso-Honey Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Crunch
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs); 2 tbsp white miso paste (gluten-free); 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce (tamari); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds, roughly chopped; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Kosher salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp unsalted butter (or vegan butter if dairy-free); 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Caramelized Miso-Honey Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potato Crunch

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Unlock midweek energy and flavor with this California-inspired Caramelized Miso-Honey Chicken! This dish borrows dessert techniques—caramelization, nutty crunch, and a sweet-savory glaze—to deliver high-protein satisfaction with every bite. Juicy chicken thighs get lacquered with a miso-honey marinade, then roasted until their edges are sticky and golden. The sweet potatoes caramelize alongside, boosted by a touch of brown sugar and a scattering of toasty almonds for crunch. A finishing drizzle of miso-honey glaze and fresh scallions add punchy, bright contrast. It’s a joyful, nourishing plate that feels like a treat but fuels you for tomorrow.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk miso, honey, rice vinegar, tamari, olive oil, and sesame oil until smooth. Reserve 1 tbsp of the marinade in a small bowl for finishing.
Add chicken thighs to the large bowl, turning to coat. Marinate 10-15 minutes while preparing sweet potatoes.
On the prepared sheet pan, toss sweet potato cubes with butter, brown sugar, smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and a few cracks of pepper. Spread in an even layer. Roast for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove pan from oven. Push sweet potatoes to the edges and arrange chicken thighs in the center. Scatter chopped almonds over sweet potatoes. Roast everything together for 18-22 minutes, until chicken is deeply golden and caramelized at the edges and sweet potatoes are tender and crisp.
Turn oven to broil (high). Broil for 2-3 minutes until edges of chicken and sweet potatoes caramelize and almonds toast. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Transfer chicken and sweet potatoes to plates. Drizzle reserved marinade over the chicken. Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.