Roasted Miso Glazed Carrots and with Grilled Chicken – Serves 4

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

glazed carrots
This miso glazed dish takes advantage of colorful spring produce like carrots and green onion. Enjoy on its own or with a side like brown rice.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 14 cup soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp miso paste

  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 3 tbsp avocado oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 1 tsp sambal oelek or sriracha

  • 1 tsp grated ginger or ½ tsp. powdered ginger

  • 1 pound carrots

  • 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 3 cup brown rice, cooked

Instructions
  • Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce miso paste, maple syrup or honey, rice vinegar, avocado oil, garlic, sambal oelek and ginger. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the mixture.

  • Step 2

    Using half of the mixture, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but ideally 2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Preheat oven to 400°F. The chicken will take 10-15 minutes to grill, so start the carrots about 30 minutes before grilling the chicken.

  • Step 4

    Toss the baby carrots in a large bowl with half of the with the miso glaze until well-coated.

  • Step 5

    Spread the carrots a lined baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven. After 15 minutes, turn and add additional glaze reserved from step 4.

  • Step 6

    Preheat the grill and grill the chicken. Roast the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the breasts or thighs, flipping halfway through. Grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  • Step 7

    When carrots and both are done roasting, brush with the reserved miso glaze.

  • Step 8

    Serve the miso glazed carrots and roasted miso-glazed chicken together on a plate. Top with green onions and serve with brown rice. Enjoy!

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