Pineapple-Glazed Chicken Parcels with Herby Rice

Ingredients

• boneless chicken thighs1 1/2 pounds
• pineapple juice3/4 cup
• soy sauce3 tablespoons
• honey2 tablespoons
• garlic powder1 teaspoon
• fresh ginger, grated1 tablespoon
• jasmine rice1 1/2 cups
• scallions, sliced3
• fresh cilantro, chopped1/3 cup
• sesame seeds1 tablespoon

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a baking dish.
2. 2Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ginger in a bowl.
3. 3Place the chicken thighs in the dish and spoon the glaze over them, turning once to coat.
4. 4Bake for 22-25 minutes, basting once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and glossy.
5. 5While the chicken bakes, cook the rice according to package directions.
6. 6Fluff the rice with scallions and cilantro, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. 7Serve the chicken and glaze over the herby rice.

Tips

• For extra color, broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
• Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing for the best texture.
• Cut larger thighs in half so they bake evenly.

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