Miso-Honey Chicken and Asparagus (Yossy Arefi, NYT Cooking)

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons white miso
• 3 tablespoons mild honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons finely grated garlic
• 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce or other hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons neutral oil
• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed
• Salt and pepper

Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the miso, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chile-garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon water. Refrigerate half the marinade for serving.

Place the chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the remaining marinade over the top. Toss the chicken until coated and let marinate in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes. (A longer marinade may dry out the chicken.)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, scraping off and discarding any excess. Place the chicken in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet, with the flatter side up. After 15-20 minutes, place the asparagus on the other side. Drizzle the asparagus with remaining oil, then season the asparagus; toss to coat. Bake until asparagus and chicken are done.