Miso-Glazed Chicken with Stir-Fried Greens

This is a quick, flavour-packed dinner. Chicken thighs brushed with a sweet-savoury miso glaze and baked until sticky and golden. Serve with stir-fried greens and brown rice. It feels like a takeaway but is significantly better for your gut.

Ingredients (Serves 2):

• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• Stir-fried greens (pak choi, broccoli, or green beans) and brown rice to serve

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment.
2. Mix the miso, maple syrup, tamari, sesame oil, and ginger in a small bowl.
3. Place the chicken thighs on the tray. Brush generously with the miso glaze.
4. Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through and the glaze is caramelised.
5. Serve with stir-fried greens and brown rice.

Why it's gut-friendly: Miso is fermented, providing probiotics. Chicken provides lean protein. Brown rice adds prebiotic fibre. A quick, gut-friendly dinner.