INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
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4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 rib celery, thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 1/2 cup brown and wild rice mix
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3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 organic Bartlett pears, peeled, cored and chopped
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves