Step 1

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Whisk together the miso, oil, honey, vinegar and ginger in a medium bowl. Toss the pears with 1 tablespoon of the miso mixture in a separate bowl, then transfer the coated fruit to a large sheet pan.

Step 3

Rub the remaining miso mixture all over the chicken and under its skin, then arrange the chicken on the sheet pan next to the pears.

Step 4

Roast for 15 minutes, then stir the pears, turning them so they cook evenly. Continue to roast for another 15 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through (to an internal temperature of 165 degrees) and the pears have softened and caramelized. If the pears are done before the chicken, remove them from the pan, cover them so they stay warm and return the chicken to the oven.

Step 5

Serve the chicken (with or without the skin) and pears, sprinkled with the scallions.