Ingredients

• 8 medium shallots, 7 halved lengthwise, 1 minced

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt

• freshly ground pepper

• 1/4 cup white (shiro) or red (aka) miso

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 4 pounds chicken breasts and whole legs on the bone, with skin

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth