Sesame & Poppy Seed Miso Chicken – this Japanese inspired dish came about as I had some Miso Soup Paste in the cupboard. Not really knowing what to do with it, I decided to make it in to a marinade and to be honest, I’m glad I did.
This dish is perfect if you want something that is very tasty, light, filling and different. I will definitely be making this again!
Sesame & Poppy Seed Miso Chicken
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1/3 cup miso paste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/3 cup mirin
- olive oil for pan
Chicken
- 500 grams chicken tenderloins or 3-4 chicken breasts
Instructions
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Combine the Miso Paste, Sesame Oil and Mirin into a medium to large sized mixing bowl.
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Stir to combine.
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Add the Chicken Tenderloins and toss to coat.
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Cover with plastic wrap and leave to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Remove the Chicken from the fridge and pre-heat your grill to medium to low heat. Add Olive Oil.
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Cook Chicken Tenderloins for 7-8 minutes each side or until cooked through.
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Sprinkle the Chicken with Black Sesame Seeds and a little drizzle of Sesame Oil, optional.
Recipe Notes
- Instead of Poppy Seeds, you could use Black Sesame.
- Instead of Tenderloins, you could use Chicken Breast or Thigh - adjust cooking times accordingly.
What you’ll need:
- Medium sized bowl for marinating
- Plastic wrap
- Measuring cups / spoons
- Medium to large frypan / skillet
- Knife
- Chopping Board
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1:
Combine the Miso Paste, Sesame Oil and Mirin into a medium to large sized mixing bowl.
Mirin
Sesame Oil
Miso Paste
Step 2:
Grab a spoon and give it all a bit of a stir to combine the ingredients.
Step 3:
Add the Chicken Tenderloins and toss to coat.
Step 4:
Cover the Chicken Tenderloins with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 5:
Remove the Chicken from the fridge and pre-heat your grill to a medium to low heat. Add Olive Oil.
Step 6:
Cook Chicken Tenderloins for 7-8 minutes each side or until cooked through.
Step 7:
When cooked, remove from the heat and cut into pieces. Cover and keep warm.
Serving Suggestion:
Sprinkle the Chicken with Sesame & Poppy Seeds and a little drizzle of Sesame Oil, optional. Serve with some wilted spinach, snow peas, bok choy or the like.
Got leftover Chicken? Why not add it to a sandwich or throw it over a salad…mmmm!
Storage:
- Store the Chicken in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Chicken can be frozen and re-heated at a later date if you like.
Have you tried this recipe? If so, feel free to leave a comment below.
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