Ever since I made a few jars of homemade Ume Miso, I’ve been discovering many creative ways to use the condiment in my cooking. I love it in a salad dressing, in onigiri rice balls, and as an amazing marinade for fish or meat dishes like this Ume Miso Chicken (梅味噌チキン). Thanks to the unique miso blend and the tangy ume plums, the chicken is unbelievably savory, sweet, fruity, aromatic, and dimensional. It’s not a flavor anyone can forget. My family calls it the most exciting chicken dinner that I’ve made this summer.
What is Ume Miso
If you have been following food trend, you’re probably very familiar with miso by now. These days you can find this Japanese staple seasoning in major grocery stores, but did you know you can also make a flavored miso at home? For Ume Miso, it is basically a homemade blend that combines your favorite miso paste with fresh green ume plums, and sugar. I made the miso blend with Hikari Miso’s Enjuku Koji Miso which has as a natural sweetness and robust umami. Once I mixed in the green ume plums and sugar, I let it sit and ferment for a month or two before it was ready to use. Now the mixture has matured, it’s been a joy to enjoy the homemade miso blend in everything!
How to Make Ume Miso Chicken
This particular recipe works best with bone-in chicken thighs, because the chicken stays juicier. If you have the homemade ume miso ready, it will be the easiest yet delicious chicken you ever made.
Ingredients You’ll Needs
Homemade ume misoUme plums from homemade ume misoChicken thighs (I use boneless, but skin-on thighs)
Overview: Cooking Steps
Make the marinade with ume miso and ume plums.Slather ume miso onto chicken and let marinade for at least half a day.Bake in the oven and broil at the end to give a nice char.
What to Serve with Ume Miso Chicken
Just like any other Japanese main dish, we follow one soup three dishes menu called Ichiju Sansai whenever we plan a meal. You will need a type of miso soup, steamed rice, a pickle dish, and one to two vegetable sides.
More Delicious Japanese-Flavored Chicken You’ll Love:
Butter Shoyu ChickenChicken TeriyakiGarlic Onion ChickenGrilled Miso Chicken
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