Amy Riolo Recipe: Israeli Orange and Honey-Glazed Chicken with Almonds

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil.

Place chicken thighs in the baking dish and turn to coat in olive oil.

Insert 2 garlic cloves into the cavity of the chicken.

Rub 1 tablespoon of honey into the chicken.

Add orange juice to the chicken.

Season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.

Cover the baking dish and place it in the preheated oven at 425°F.

Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes until cooked through.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Bring 1 3/4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.

Add basmati rice and a little salt to the boiling water.

Add turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon to the rice mixture.

Add golden raisins to the rice mixture.

Cover and let the rice simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

Fry almonds in a pan over medium-low heat until aromatic and golden brown.

Mix the fried almonds into the cooked rice and serve alongside the chicken.

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