Miso Butter Chicken Cabbage (Printable Version)
Tender chicken and cabbage are roasted together in a rich miso butter sauce to make a simple, delicious meal with lots of flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
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1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
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4 large cloves garlic, sliced thin.
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1/2 cup dry white wine (like sauvignon blanc).
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (around 2 pounds).
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1/4 cup white miso paste.
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1 tablespoon honey.
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1 1/2 pounds green cabbage (small or half medium).
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1 medium yellow onion.
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Finely chopped chives or cilantro for garnish.
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce.
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Let 2 tablespoons unsalted butter sit in a small bowl at room temperature until soft.
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Set your oven to 375˚F and place a rack in the center.
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Slice the onion thinly after halving it. Cut the cabbage into wedges around the core, then into 1/2-inch slices. Garlic should be sliced thin as well.
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Mix together soft butter, white miso, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until everything's fully blended.
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Pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Coat all sides with 1/4 cup of the miso butter spread.
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Warm olive oil in a big Dutch oven over medium heat. Set the chicken in with the skin facing down. Cook till it caramelizes and turns golden, about 4 minutes, then flip and cook 2 more minutes before setting aside on a plate.
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Add the onions first to the pot and cook for about a minute until barely caramelized. Toss in the cabbage, stir often while cooking for about 7 minutes till it reduces and browns. Add the garlic and what's left of the miso mixture, letting it melt into the veggies.
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Pour in the white wine and soy sauce, scraping any stuck pieces off the bottom of the pot as you do. Let it cook for 2 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate, then turn off the burner.
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Place the chicken back into the pot with the skin facing upward, on top of the cabbage mix. Move the pot into the oven and bake for around 30 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the cabbage is soft.
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Before serving, sprinkle some freshly cut cilantro or chives on top for a bright finish.
# Additional Notes:
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For deeper flavor, let the chicken soak in the miso butter mix for a few hours beforehand.
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Serve it alongside steamed rice to soak up all the juices and sauce.