One-Pan Miso Chicken Slaw (Printable version)

Savory miso chicken with vibrant snap pea slaw, all made in a single pan for easy cleanup.

# What you need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 tablespoon white miso paste
03 - 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced

→ Snap Pea Slaw

08 - 1 cup snap peas, thinly sliced
09 - 1/2 small red cabbage, thinly shredded
10 - 2 scallions, sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together white miso paste, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, and minced garlic until smooth.
02 - Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place marinated chicken thighs in the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked through.
04 - Combine snap peas, shredded red cabbage, scallions, cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. Toss well to coat.
05 - Arrange the slaw on a platter and top with warm miso chicken thighs. Garnish with extra scallions or sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Uses just one pan for simple cleanup
  • Balanced flavors from savory miso and fresh slaw
  • Ready in about thirty five minutes
  • Great for meal prep and quick lunches
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber for a filling meal
  • Easily adjusted for gluten-free diets with tamari instead of soy sauce
  • Even picky eaters love the balance of sweet and savory flavors
03 -
  • Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels before marinating for better caramelization in the oven
  • Slice snap peas as thinly as possible so they soak up the dressing quickly
  • If you want even crisper slaw, refrigerate for at least fifteen minutes before serving
  • Always taste the slaw and adjust acid and sweetness at the end to suit your preference

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