Ginger-Grilled Chicken and Radishes with Miso-Scallion Dressing

A flavorful grilled dish featuring ginger beer-marinated chicken thighs and charred radishes, served with a savory miso-scallion dressing and fresh lettuce. The chicken is tender and infused with ginger and garlic, while the grilled radishes add a delightful char-roasted element.

6 servings
2 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 3 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • tsp kosher salt
  • 1 can ginger beer
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • ¾ cup unseasoned rice vinegar
  • Tbsp finely grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp white miso
  • ¾ cup vegetable or sunflower oil
  • 6 whole scallions
  • 2 bunches radishes
  • to taste black pepper
  • 3 heads Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts
  • lettuce leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Season chicken on all sides with 2 1/2 tsp. salt and place in a large bowl. Add ginger beer, garlic, 3/4 cup vinegar, and 3 Tbsp. ginger to bowl and toss to combine. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.

    120 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk miso, 3/4 cup oil, 1 tsp. salt, and remaining 6 Tbsp. vinegar and 1 tsp. ginger in a small bowl. Mix in scallions. Let dressing sit at room temperature up to 1 hour, or chill up to 24 hours.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Prepare a grill for high heat; brush grate lightly with oil. Grill chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Toss radishes with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt and pepper. Grill, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to platter with chicken.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Toss lettuce with about one-third of dressing in a large bowl. Drizzle another third of the dressing over grilled radishes. Serve remaining dressing alongside.

    5 min