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Miso-Peanut Hibachi Chicken

Miso Peanut Hibachi Beer Chicken

Beer-marinated chicken brings Hawaiian flavors to the cookout.

“There’s something about the combination of miso and peanut butter and how it caramelizes when it hits the grill that’s just incredible,” Sheldon Simeon writes in his new book, Ohana Style. “You can smell it a full mile away when someone is grilling it at the beach.” He credits legendary Hawai’i chef Sam Choy with the combination. Simeon’s riff is incredibly versatile: He uses lager in the marinade, but any beer you like the taste of will work. Add heat with sriracha or chili garlic paste, or skip it. You can swap in chicken breasts, though Simeon prefers thighs. “To me, there’s nothing that beats the juiciness and even cooking of boneless, skinless thighs on the hibachi,” he says.

Ingredients

Yield:4-6
  • 1/4 cup shiro (white) miso
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup shoyu (soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup beer, any kind (a standard lager is my go-to)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 2 tsp. sriracha or chili garlic paste (optional)
  • 2 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • Oil, for the grill

Preparation

In a large bowl or resealable bag, mix together the miso, peanut butter, shoyu, brown sugar, beer, garlic, and sriracha or chili garlic paste (if using) until combined. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the fridge overnight.

When ready to cook, prepare a grill for high direct heat or preheat a grill pan on the stovetop. Using tongs and an oiled rag or paper towels, oil the grates of the grill or grill pan.

Place the chicken directly on the grill, without shaking off any excess marinade. Grill the thighs, uncovered, until they are charred and browned on both sides, easily release from the grates, and are cooked through, or until the center reads at least 165°F on a probe thermometer, approximately 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

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