Cookwith - Gochujang-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Scallion-Ginger Rice and Quick Pickles

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced (divided)
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 1/4 cups water, divided
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar (for pickles)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Neutral oil (canola or vegetable), for searing