Mandarin and White Miso Glazed Chicken with Crispy Scallion Rice

Name: Mandarin and White Miso Glazed Chicken with Crispy Scallion Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión asiática
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 3 tbsp white miso; 2 tbsp honey; 1/2 cup mandarin juice; 2 tsp mandarin zest; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 3 cups cooked cold jasmine rice; 4 units scallions; 2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 tbsp water

Golden chicken thighs lacquered with a glossy mandarin, white miso, and honey glaze, served over crispy pan-fried rice with scallions and a touch of sesame. An original recipe balancing sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut en pieces large)
5 g salt (divided)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
9 g garlic (chopped fino)
12 g fresh ginger (grated)
45 g white miso (for the glaseado)
30 ml honey (for the glaseado)
120 ml mandarin juice (freshly squeezed)
4 g mandarin zest (finely grated)
15 ml rice vinegar (for equilibrar the sauce)
15 ml soy sauce (baja en sodio if preferred)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
500 g cooked cold jasmine rice (mejor of the día anterior)
60 g scallions (sliced finas, parte blanca and verde separadas)
10 ml sesame oil (for the arroz)
9 g sesame seeds (tostadas)
30 ml water (for ajustar the glaseado si hace falta)

Nutrition facts

per serving

538 kcal

Calories

34 g

Protein

40 g

Carbs

26 g

Fat

1.8 g

Fiber

38.2 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenSoySesame

Instructions

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1. Season the chicken with 3 g (1/2 tsp) salt and the black pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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2. In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, white miso, honey, mandarin juice, mandarin zest, rice vinegar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and water until smooth.
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3. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely colored.
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4. Reduce to medium heat, pour the mandarin-miso mixture over the chicken, and cook for 2 minutes, spooning the sauce over the pieces so it begins to thicken.
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5. Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is glossy.
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6. Meanwhile, heat another skillet over medium-high heat with the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil and the sesame oil. Add the white parts of the scallions and cook for 1 minute.
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7. Add the cold jasmine rice and spread it across the pan. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 g (1/2 tsp) salt and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring only once or twice, until crisp golden patches form.
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8. Stir the green parts of the scallions and half of the sesame seeds into the rice. Mix briefly and remove from the heat.
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9. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes. If the sauce is too thin, place the skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 more minutes until slightly reduced.
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10. Spoon the crispy rice onto plates, top with the glazed chicken, and finish with the remaining sesame seeds and a little extra mandarin zest if desired.

Chef tips

Use thoroughly chilled rice for the best crispy texture. If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the chicken and sauce to a baking dish before roasting at 425°F (220°C).

Substitutions

You can swap the mandarin juice for sweet orange juice, though the flavor will be less floral. Jasmine rice can be replaced with cooked long-grain rice. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free miso and soy sauce.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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