Miso Butter Chicken & Cabbage (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
02 - 1 medium yellow onion.
03 - 1 1/2 pounds green cabbage (1 small or 1/2 medium).
04 - 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced.
05 - 1/4 cup white miso paste.
06 - 1 tablespoon honey.
07 - 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
08 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
09 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds).
10 - 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil.
11 - 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc).
12 - 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce.
13 - Finely chopped fresh cilantro or chives (for garnish).

Instructions:

01 - Place 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened.
02 - Preheat the oven to 375˚F and arrange a rack in the middle.
03 - Halve and thinly slice the onion. Cut the cabbage through the core into wedges, then slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Thinly slice the garlic.
04 - In a small bowl, combine miso paste, honey, salt, and pepper with the softened butter. Mix until well combined.
05 - Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Spread 1/4 cup of the miso butter mixture all over the chicken thighs.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Place the chicken skin side-down and cook until the skin is browned and caramelized, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
07 - Add the onion to the pot and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring often, until browned and wilted by half, about 7 minutes. Add garlic and the remaining miso mixture, cooking until fragrant and the butter is melted.
08 - Pour in the white wine and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the alcohol smell dissipates. Turn off the heat.
09 - Return the chicken to the pot, placing it skin-side up on top of the cabbage. Transfer the pot to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cabbage is tender.
10 - Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or chives before serving.

Notes:

01 - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the miso butter mixture for a few hours before cooking.
02 - This dish pairs well with steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce.

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