Description
A savory and healthy dish featuring marinated chicken breasts or thighs served with roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1/4 cup Red or white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons Tamari/soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves Chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium Sweet potatoes (sliced)
- 1 bunch Asparagus (trimmed)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Mix the marinade in a square baking dish by combining sesame oil, miso paste, tamari, ginger, garlic, honey, chili flakes, and green onions. Add the chicken and toss gently to coat it fully. Finish by sprinkling sesame seeds on top for added flavor and crunch. Bake for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Prepare the baking sheet by rubbing it with olive oil. Toss the sweet potatoes and asparagus in olive oil, salt, and black pepper before placing them on the sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then toss them and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over bowls of rice, along with roasted sweet potatoes and asparagus.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg