This one-pan roast chicken dinner served with a homemade miso gravy is a Mary Berg-approved take on chicken and oh so easy to make!
SERVES
4
TO
6
Ingredients
One Pan Miso Roast Chicken
1 whole chicken
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons honey
1 large red onion, sliced into 8 wedges
1 lemon, cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves
4-6 cups hearty vegetables
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and pepper to season
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
¼ cup chicken broth
¼ cup white wine
Miso Gravy
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon miso paste
2 cups chicken broth
Directions
For the Chicken
Preheat oven to 425.
Pat chicken with a paper towel to dry.
Combine 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons miso paste and honey. Mash and stir to combine.
Separate chicken skin from the breast using a spoon, divide half of the miso butter under the skin of each breast. Spread remaining butter over chicken. Set aside.
Slice onion into 8 wedges.
Add lemon, garlic, and onion into the cavity of the chicken.
Tie legs with twine, be sure to tuck the wings in. Set aside.
Add remaining onion and garlic and hearty vegetables to the roasting pan. Toss with sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Shake to even out.
Place chicken on vegetables and season with pepper. Scatter sesame seeds and pour in ¼ cup of chicken broth and white wine.
Put in oven and roast uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Once ready, transfer to serving platter and tent with aluminum foil.
For the Gravy
Over the stop top, use a roasting pan and melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the remaining miso paste and slowly add chicken broth.
Simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes.
To Serve
Uncover chicken and vegetables, divide onto plates and serve with miso gravy. Enjoy!