1

Rinse the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear, then combine with water and salt in a small saucepan over high heat.

2

While the water heats, thinly slice the cucumber and toss it in a small serving bowl with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt to quick-pickle.

3

Finely mince the garlic and finely grate the ginger on the cutting board, then scrape both into a cold small skillet.

4

As soon as the rice boils, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 13 minutes.

5

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F for 3 minutes.

6

While it heats, cut the chicken thighs into even 1-inch pieces on the cutting board.

7

Toss the chicken with cornstarch and salt in a large bowl until chalky, then drizzle with oil and toss until no dry powder remains.

8

Spread the chicken in a single layer in the preheated basket and air fry at 400 F for 8 minutes until the coating sets pale gold.

9

While it cooks, toss the broccoli florets with oil and salt in a medium bowl until lightly glossy.

10

Shake the basket, add the broccoli around the chicken, and air fry 7 to 8 minutes more until the chicken is crackly, deep golden, and 165 F inside and the broccoli edges char.

11

While it finishes, thinly slice the green onions on the cutting board.

12

Once its 13 minutes are up, pull the rice off the heat and let it steam, still covered.

13

Add soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and water to the garlic and ginger in the skillet, then set it over medium heat.

14

Simmer the glaze for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until the bubbles turn large and glossy and it coats the back of a spoon.

15

Pull the skillet off the heat, tip in the hot chicken, and toss with tongs until every piece is sticky and lacquered.

16

Fluff the rice, divide it between two bowls, and top with the glazed chicken, broccoli, pickled cucumber lifted from its brine, sesame seeds, and green onions.

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