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Chicken thighs, marinated with miso paste, butter, and soy sauce, are roasted with cabbage wedges in one pan. The buttery miso caramelizes beautifully, adding deep flavor to the chicken and tenderizing the cabbage for the ultimate savory bite.
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Updated on Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:30:55 GMT
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Need a tasty dinner that's super easy? This One-Pan Miso Butter Chicken & Cabbage won't disappoint. The chicken thighs come out juicy and the cabbage soaks up all that tasty miso butter goodness—it's a combo your taste buds will thank you for.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Butter: 2 tablespoons unsalted, brought to room temp so it mixes smoothly with other sauce ingredients.
  • Green Cabbage: 1 1/2 pounds (roughly 1 small head), sliced into wedges for roasting.
  • Yellow Onion: 1 medium, cut into thin slices to get sweet, browned edges.
  • Garlic: 4 large cloves, sliced thin to release their flavor throughout the dish.
  • Honey: 1 tablespoon, adding just enough sweetness to balance everything out.
  • White Miso Paste: 1/4 cup, bringing that deep, savory punch that makes this dish special.
  • Chicken Thighs: 4 bone-in, skin-on thighs (around 2 pounds), giving you that crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Salt & Pepper: 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, to wake up all the flavors.
  • Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons, for getting that nice golden sear.
  • White Wine: 1/2 cup dry, like sauvignon blanc, to scrape up all the yummy browned bits.
  • Soy Sauce: 1/3 cup low-sodium, adding that can't-put-your-finger-on-it flavor boost.
  • Fresh Cilantro or Chives: Chopped, sprinkled on top for a fresh finish.

COOKING STEPS

Step 1:
Put 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small bowl and leave it out to soften.
Step 2:
Get your oven hot at 375°F with the rack sitting in the middle.
Step 3:
Slice your onion nice and thin. Cut cabbage into wedges and then into 1/2-inch pieces. Slice up the garlic thinly too.
Step 4:
Mix your softened butter with miso paste, honey, salt, and pepper until you've got a smooth mixture.
Step 5:
Grab some paper towels and pat those chicken thighs dry. Rub 1/4 cup of your miso butter mix all over them.
Step 6:
Warm the olive oil in a big Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken skin-side down for about 4 minutes until brown. Flip and cook 2 more minutes. Take them out and set aside.
Step 7:
Throw the onion in the pot and cook till it starts to brown. Add the cabbage and cook until it shrinks by half. Toss in garlic and whatever miso mixture is left.
Step 8:
Splash in the wine and soy sauce, scraping the bottom to get all those tasty bits. Let it bubble for 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Step 9:
Put the chicken back in the pot with skin facing up. Bake for 30 minutes until chicken is done and cabbage gets tender.
Step 10:
Scatter some chopped cilantro or chives on top before bringing it to the table.

How to Serve and Store

  • Dish it up hot with some rice or crusty bread to mop up that amazing sauce.
  • Got leftovers? They'll keep in a sealed container for up to 3 days in your fridge.
  • To warm it back up, pop it in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until it's hot throughout.

Expert Cooking Advice

  • According to Chef David Chang, you should spend a few extra bucks on good quality white miso for that genuine umami taste.
  • Jamie Oliver says giving the chicken a short break after cooking helps keep all those juices inside.
  • Gordon Ramsay thinks using a hefty Dutch oven makes all the difference for cooking everything evenly.

MIX IT UP

  • Try swapping the cabbage for bok choy or Brussels sprouts instead.
  • Toss in some red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat.
  • Not a fan of thighs? Chicken breasts work too if you prefer white meat.

Miso Butter Chicken Dish

Tender chicken thighs and soft cabbage come together in a luscious miso butter blend, roasted in one pan for an easy, mouthwatering dish.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
40 Minutes
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Mariana

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Asian Twist

Yield: 4 Servings (4 servings)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 tablespoon honey.
02 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce.
03 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds).
04 1/4 cup white miso paste.
05 Finely chopped fresh cilantro or chives for sprinkling.
06 4 large garlic cloves, sliced thin.
07 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
08 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
09 1 medium yellow onion.
10 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
11 1/2 cup dry white wine, like sauvignon blanc.
12 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
13 1 1/2 pounds of green cabbage (1 small or 1/2 medium head).

Instructions

Step 01

Let the butter sit out in a small dish to soften up.

Step 02

Set your oven to 375°F, with the rack positioned in the center of the oven.

Step 03

Slice the onion thin after halving it. Cut cabbage into chunks after quartering it through the core. Slice garlic thinly.

Step 04

Blend the softened butter with miso paste, honey, ground pepper, and salt in a small bowl until it becomes smooth.

Step 05

Dry the chicken thighs with paper towels, then slather 1/4 cup of the miso butter mixture onto them.

Step 06

On medium heat, warm the olive oil in a Dutch oven. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes before setting it aside.

Step 07

Stir the onion in the same pot until it browns lightly, about a minute. Toss in the cabbage, stirring frequently, until it softens and caramelizes, roughly 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic with any leftover miso butter and cook until it smells amazing.

Step 08

Pour in soy sauce and white wine, scraping the bottom to mix in the browned bits. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes before switching off the heat.

Step 09

Place chicken on top of the cabbage, skin-side up. Move the pot to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked and cabbage is soft.

Step 10

Sprinkle cilantro or chives on top right before serving.

Notes

  1. For more flavor, let the chicken soak in the miso butter for a couple of hours beforehand.
  2. Serve with hot steamed rice to make the most of the sauce's flavor.

Tools You'll Need

  • Dutch oven.
  • Small dish.
  • Oven.
  • Paper towels.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 450
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g
  • Protein: 30 g