Miso Marinated Air Fryer Chicken Kebobs

Use white miso to add a massive boost of umami flavor to air fryer chicken kebobs and spicy peanut sauce. Serve with sliced cucumbers and pita bread or flatbread for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love and crave! This recipe developed in partnership with Saikyo White Miso.

White miso or “Shiro miso” is young miso that is usually only fermented for two months and has a mild, slightly salty flavor. While traditional Shiro miso may be mild, it is still packed with a ridiculous blast of umami flavor and is very versatile when it comes to cooking.

For this recipe, I partnered with my friends at JFoodo to feature their Saikyo White Miso in both the miso marinade for the air fryer chicken kebobs and the accompanying spicy peanut sauce for dipping.

Not only does the white miso add a complex, nutty, slightly sweet, and salty flavor to both the chicken marinade and the spicy peanut sauce, but, the addition of the miso adds many nutritional benefits like essential minerals, vitamins B, E, and K, and dietary fiber.

Miso is a nutritional powerhouse. These recipes help to show just how versatile it is. Let’s think beyond miso soup!

CHICKEN KABOB MARINADE INGREDIENTS:

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
• Avocado Oil
• Saikyo White Miso
• Soy Sauce
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Spices (kosher salt, curry powder, chili powder, black pepper)
• Garlic

SPICY PEANUT SAUCE INGREDIENTS:

• Creamy natural peanut butter
• Saikyo White Miso
• Soy Sauce
• Sriracha
• Lime Juice
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Toasted Sesame Oil
• Gingerroot
• Garlic

The first step is to prepare the chicken marinade. Tuck in the fridge for at least two hours or up to eight hours.

Tightly thread the marinated chicken cubes on the 6″ wood skewers, leaving about 1” of room at both the top and the bottom of each skewer, this helps give you something to grab onto.

Arrange the chicken kebobs in the air fryer, making sure to leave ample space around each kebob so that they cook evenly, are easy to turn halfway through cooking, and can brown nicely.

While the chicken kebobs are cooking in the air fryer, mix up the peanut sauce, slice some cucumbers, and warm some flatbread.

RECIPE TIPS:

• You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breast for chicken thighs.
• For gluten-free, you can substitute Tamari 1:1 for soy sauce. To substitute Coconut Aminos, add 1/3 additional (so 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon for this recipe).
• If you are using 6″ wood kebob skewers, always remember to soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes before cooking so that the wood doesn’t burn.
• Don’t have an Air Fryer? You can grill the chicken kebobs over medium-high heat. Rotate every 3 to 4 minutes. Total grilling time should be approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Always test for doneness and to make sure the chicken pieces are cooked through to 165F.
• If you are making a smaller batch of miso-marinated chicken kebobs, reduce the air fryer cooking time. A single kebob cooked perfectly in 8 minutes (400F). The more kebobs you add, the less air and room around each kebob and the longer the total cooking time is, hence the 18 minutes cook time for the entire batch.
• Not a fan of spicy food? Omit the Sriracha from the peanut sauce. Or add a small amount and taste before adding more to reach your perfect spice level.
• The spicy peanut sauce is best served at room temperature. You can make it in advance (up to 2 days), just make sure to set it out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before serving.

MORE EASY MISO RECIPES:

Miso Ranch Dip

Miso Cucumber Salad

Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies

Miso Butternut Squash Soup

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Miso Marinated Air Fryer Chicken Kebobs with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 18 mins

Total Time: 28 mins

 

Use white miso to add a massive boost of umami flavor to air fryer chicken kebobs and spicy peanut sauce. Serve with sliced cucumbers and pita bread or flatbread for a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love and crave!

Course: Main, Marinades and Spice Mixes, Party Food

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: air fryer chicken kabobs recipe, how to make chicken kabobs in air fryer, miso marinade for chicken, miso peanut sauce recipe

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 526 kcal

Author: Alyssa Brantley

5 from 2 votes

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Ingredients

Marinade:

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs fat trimmed and cut into 1" cubes
• 1/4 cup avocado oil or other neutral tasting oil good for high heat cooking
• 1 tablespoon Saikyo White Miso
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic crushed

Spicy Peanut Sauce:

• 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter unsalted
• 1 tablespoon Saikyo White Miso
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
• 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons gingerroot peeled and finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic crushed
• 3 to 6 tablespoons warm water as needed to reach dip consistency

Instructions

Marinade:

1. Prepare chicken by trimming off any excess or visible fat. Cut into 1" cubes and place in a gallon storage bag.

2. Whisk all ingredients for marinade together in a small bowl or measuring cup until well combined. Pour over chicken pieces, seal, and refrigerate for at least two hours (or up to 8 hours).

Spicy Peanut Sauce:

1. Combine all ingredients for peanut sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add warm water until sauce reaches a dip consistency. It should not be thick or sticky. If you use a spoon, the dip should drip off. If it runs off the spoon, it's too watery.

2. The peanut sauce should be served at room temperature for easy dipping. Store any unused sauce in the refrigerator and set out on the counter for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking:

1. Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using.

2. Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers (approx. 5 to 6 pieces per 6" skewer).

3. Place in basket of air fryer with some space between each skewer. Set air fryer to 400F and cook for 18 minutes, turning skewers one time halfway through cooking.

4. Remove and serve with room temperature dipping sauce.

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NOTES:

• You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breast for chicken thighs.
• For gluten-free, you can substitute Tamari 1:1 for soy sauce. To substitute Coconut Aminos, add 1/3 additional (so 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon for this recipe).
• If you are using 6" wood kebob skewers, always remember to soak them in warm water for at least 30 minutes before cooking so that the wood doesn’t burn.
• Don’t have an Air Fryer? You can grill the chicken kebobs over medium-high heat. Rotate every 3 to 4 minutes. Total grilling time should be approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Always test for doneness and to make sure the chicken pieces are cooked through to 165F.
• If you are making a smaller batch of miso-marinated chicken kebobs, reduce the air fryer cooking time. A single kebob cooked perfectly in 8 minutes (400F). The more kebobs you add, the less air and room around each kebob and the longer the total cooking time is, hence the 18 minutes cook time for the entire batch.
• Not a fan of spicy food? Omit the Sriracha from the peanut sauce. Or add a small amount and taste before adding more to reach your perfect spice level.
• The spicy peanut sauce is best served at room temperature. You can make it in advance (up to 2 days), just make sure to set it out on the counter for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Miso Marinated Air Fryer Chicken Kebobs with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Amount Per Serving (2 kebobs plus approx. 3 tablespoons peanut sauce)

Calories 526 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 7g

Monounsaturated Fat 11g

Cholesterol 215mg72%

Sodium 1124mg49%

Potassium 873mg25%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 54g108%

Vitamin A 224IU4%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 64mg6%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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