Roasted Chicken with Red Miso Butter, Toasted Sesame, and Scallion-Glazed Squash

Name: Roasted Chicken with Red Miso Butter, Toasted Sesame, and Scallion-Glazed Squash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión
Ingredients: about 2.6 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 1.5 lb butternut squash, cubed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 tbsp red miso; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp honey; 4 cloves garlic; 1 whole lime; 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 3 scallions scallions; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Golden roasted chicken thighs brushed with a savory red miso, garlic, and lime butter, served with glazed roasted squash and a finishing touch of toasted sesame and scallions. An original recipe with deep flavor, sweet-savory balance, and tender texture.

20 minPrep

40 minCook

60 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

8 approx. 1.2 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (secados with papel of cocina)
700 g butternut squash, cubed (1 inch)
60 g unsalted butter (at room temperature)
45 g red miso
30 ml olive oil (divided)
21 g honey
12 g garlic (chopped fino)
1 unit lime (1 tbsp de zumo)
18 g sesame seeds (tostadas)
40 g scallions (sliced finas)
3 g smoked paprika
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)

Nutrition facts

per serving

498 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

18 g

Carbs

31 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

15 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySoySesame

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Line a large sheet pan or baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with a little of the olive oil.
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2. In a small bowl, mix the butter, red miso, honey, minced garlic, lime zest, lime juice, smoked paprika, and 1 tablespoon / 15 ml of the olive oil until smooth and spreadable.
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3. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl. Season with the salt and black pepper. Rub the chicken with about two-thirds of the miso butter, making sure to coat the skin and top of each piece well.
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4. In the same bowl or another container, toss the butternut squash with the remaining 1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil and a small spoonful of the miso mixture, just enough to lightly coat it.
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5. Arrange the chicken on the tray skin-side up and scatter the squash around it in a single layer. Roast for 25 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F.
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6. Remove the tray from the oven and brush the chicken with the remaining miso butter. Toss the squash so it glazes evenly, then return the tray to the oven.
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7. Continue roasting for 12 to 15 minutes more at 220 °C / 425 °F, until the chicken is deeply golden and cooked through and the squash is tender with caramelized edges. The chicken should reach a safe internal temperature of 74 °C / 165 °F at the thickest part.
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8. Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Remove from the heat.
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9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes out of the oven. Finish with the toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions on top before serving with the glazed squash.

Chef tips

For crispier skin, place the chicken on a rack set inside the tray for the last 10 minutes. If the squash browns too quickly, toss it and move it toward the edges of the pan.

Substitutions

You can use boneless chicken thighs and reduce the cooking time slightly. Butternut squash can be replaced with delicata squash or sweet potato. If you do not have lime, use lemon. For a dairy-free version, replace the butter with a firm plant-based alternative.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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