Soy - Glazed Chicken with Rice Salad

By pattiaroberts

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 and 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 4 chicken-leg quarters
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 10 oz. frozen cut broccoli, thawed
• 5 radishes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare grill for direct grilling on medium.
2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat rice and water to boiling on high. Reduce heat to maintain simmer, cover and cook 20 minutes. Remove from heat. let stand 5 minutes, covered. Fluff with fork; cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat soy sauce, sugar, and 2 teaspoons vinegar to simmering on medium-high, stirring. Reduce heat to simmer 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly reduced.
4. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon pepper; grill, covered, 25 minutes, turning over once. Brush soy mixture over chicken; grill, uncovered, 5 to 6 minutes, until instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part read 165 degrees, turning and brushing with soy mixture frequently.
5. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, oil, hot sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended . Add broccoli, radishes, red onion, and cooled rice; stir to combine. Serve along side chicken.