Grilled Miso Chicken

Japanese country-style grilled chicken. The thigh meat stays moist and tender, but boned chicken breasts can be used also.

Blend soy sauce , sake mirin , miso , green onions , ginger root and garlic in a rectangular baking dish.

Coat chicken with mixture.

Marinate 1 hour or refrigerate overnight , turning several times.

Preheat a hibichi , portable tabletop grill or charcoal grill.

Shake marinade off chicken.

Pat dry.

Place skin-down on hot grill.

Grill 4 to 5 minutes.

Turn chicken.

Grill second side 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and done inside.

When chicken is done , sprinkle with sesame seeds and seven-spice mixture.

light soy sauce, sake, mirin, light miso, green onions, gingerroot, garlic clove, boneless chicken thighs, five-spice powder, toasted sesame seeds