BBQ Miso Chicken

Boneless chicken marinated in a miso (soy bean paste) sauce and grilled over an open fire. The miso is also mixed with beer, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil to give it a complex flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 484 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup beer
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 cup miso paste
• 1 cup low sodium soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the miso paste, beer, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the miso and sugar are completely dissolved. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce for basting during grilling. Submerge the chicken in the remaining marinade, cover bowl, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting during the last few minutes with the reserved sauce. The chicken is done when it's juices run clear.