Description
Miso Butter Roast Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. With its golden-brown, savory glaze, this chicken is infused with rich umami from miso and the creamy goodness of butter. Perfectly juicy and tender, each bite is an explosion of flavor that will delight your family and guests alike. Whether you’re hosting a Sunday dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp white or red miso paste
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease a roasting pan with olive oil.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in miso paste until combined.
- Mix in crushed garlic, chopped rosemary, and lemon juice.
- Place the chicken in the roasting pan; loosen skin on the breast and fill with half of the butter-miso mixture, rubbing remaining mix on the outside.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, basting halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg