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Ginger-Grilled Chicken and Radishes with Miso-Scallion Dressing

Plate containing grilled charred chicken radishes and lettuce next to a bowl of lettuce.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Simon Andrews

Yes, you should be marinating your chicken with soda! Here, a can of ginger beer is the secret ingredient for sweet-tart grilled chicken.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6–8 servings

Ingredients

3

lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs

3

1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more

1

(12-oz.) can ginger beer

6

garlic cloves, finely grated

3

/4 cup plus 6 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar, divided

3

Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. finely grated ginger (from about one 4" piece)

1

Tbsp. white miso

3

/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. vegetable or sunflower oil, plus more for grill

6

scallions, finely chopped

2

bunches radishes, preferably with greens, halved lengthwise

Freshly ground black pepper

3

heads Little Gem lettuce or romaine hearts, leaves separated

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Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

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