Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs Savory Miso-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Sesame and Scallions Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3 tablespoons white miso paste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Sliced scallions, for garnish Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (let excess drip off) and place in the skillet. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Lower the heat and pour in any remaining marinade. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened. Plate the chicken and spoon over the thickened glaze. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating) | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 22 minutes (+ marinating) Kcal: 295 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #japanesechicken #misorecipes #easychickenrecipe #weeknightdinner #healthyasianfood #umamiflavor #chickenthighs #misochicken #quickdinner #chickendish #savoryrecipes #asianinspired #homecooking #sesamechicken #skilletdinner #glazedchicken #gingergarlic #mirinchicken #mealprepideas #flavorpacked Craving something sweet, savory, and packed with umami? These Miso Glazed Chicken Thighs are the ultimate dinner win—fast, flavorful, and totally crave-worthy!

Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits Classic Charleston Shrimp and Creamy Stone-Ground Grits Ingredients: 1 cup stone-ground grits 4 cups water or chicken broth 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to taste 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 1 lemon Directions: Bring water or chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Slowly whisk in grits. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy and tender. Stir in butter and shredded cheddar cheese into the cooked grits. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. In a large skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan. Add onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 2 minutes. Stir the cooked bacon back into the shrimp mixture. Remove from heat. To serve, spoon a generous portion of cheesy grits into bowls, top with the shrimp and bacon mixture, and garnish with chopped parsley. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #shrimpandgrits #charlestonstyle #southernfood #comfortfood #cheesygrits #seafoodrecipe #baconlover #stonegroundgrits #southerncooking #shrimprecipe #creamygrits #classicrecipes #foodie #easymeals #weeknightdinner #seafoodlover #homecooking #savoryrecipes #familymeal #louisianacuisine 🦐🍽️ Dive into Southern comfort with this classic Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits! Creamy cheese grits topped with smoky bacon and tender shrimp — a true taste of the Lowcountry! 🤤🌿