Cookwith - Garlic-Brined Chicken Thighs with Herbed Rice and Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 3 cups water (for brine)
• 2 tbsp kosher salt
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water (for rice)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt (for carrots)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• Lemon wedges, for serving