Miso Baked Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on)
• 2/3 cup white miso
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1/3 cup sake
• 1/3 cup mirin
• Sesame seeds and spring onions, to garnish (optional)

Directions

• For the marinade, whisk the miso, sugar, sake and mirin in a bowl until smooth. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate a few hours (up to 48 hours for more flavor).
• Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Let the chicken come to room temperature, then place skin side up on a lined baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove the tray and spoon the rest of the marinade over the chicken. Turn the oven up to 450F (220C) and bake another 15-20 minutes, until beginning to char and cooked through.
• Let cool slightly, garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions, and serve.

From Dan Dumbrell on Instagram.