Miso and Orange Glazed Chicken

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Elevating Orange Chicken To A Whole New Level
A modern twist on the classic orange chicken, elevated by the mellow depth of miso.
Adding fermented miso to the sweet-and-tangy sauce of sugar and vinegar brings gentle richness and complexity, infusing it with a subtle savoriness unique to fermentation.
What was once a familiar comfort dish becomes more refined and satisfying — tender chicken coated in a bright, flavorful glaze.
Whether made with breast, drumettes, or wings, each bite is vibrant and full of flavor.
miso and orange glazed chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces (600g/1 1/3 lb) Chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp Orange juice
  • A pinch Salt
  • A pinch Black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • To taste Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 Orange (sliced, for garnish)

《A》

  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup White vinegar
  • 3 tbsp SAVOURY WHITE MISO

Nutrition Facts

Calories・898kcalCarbohydrates・57gProtein・5gFat・73gSaturated Fat・10gPolyunsaturated Fat・8gMonounsaturated Fat・53gCholesterol・0.3mgSodium・645mgPotassium・125mgFiber・2gSugar・37gVitamin A・87IUVitamin C・17mgCalcium・27mgIron・2mg

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
  • Marinate with orange juice, salt, and black pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken at 180℃(350℉) until cooked through.
  • In a separate saucepan, combine ingredients marked 《A》 and heat until the sugar dissolves and the sauce thickens.
  • Add the fried chicken to the sauce and simmer, coating well.
  • Plate and finish with chopped cilantro.

Product used in this recipe

Savory White Miso

Savoury White Miso
300 g

Our Savory White Miso is yellow in color, and gives excellent balance of refreshing aroma and umami. Typical Shinshu Miso style packed in 300g-tub for ease of use. Most versatile among Hikari Miso offerings to match with any cooking.

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Recipe Creator

Wakana

Wakana joined Hikari Miso Co., Ltd. in 2025. Guided by the motto“Bringing happiness to people through food,”she applies her expertise as a registered dietitian to develop health-focused recipes. Passionate about miso as a traditional fermented food, she is dedicated to sharing its nutritional value and cultural heritage worldwide.

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