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Creamy Miso Butter Roast Chicken

Creamy Miso Butter Roast Chicken

This Creamy Miso Butter Roast Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish that wows at dinner time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken (4-5 lbs)
  • 1/2 cup white or yellow miso paste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a roasting pan with nonstick spray.
  2. In a bowl, mix softened butter, miso paste, garlic, honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
  4. Spread half of the miso butter mixture under the skin and coat the outside with the remaining mixture.
  5. Roast in the oven for about 75 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), basting occasionally.
  6. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving; drizzle with pan juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 38gFat: 29g

Notes

Feel free to get creative! You can swap honey for maple syrup or add lemon zest for a citrusy kick.

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