Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice Recipe
This Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice recipe pairs tender, flavorful chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce with fragrant coconut-infused jasmine rice. It’s a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Spicy Maple Chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Coconut Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Coconut Rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss it in the marinade. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken, cooking for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Pour in any remaining marinade and let simmer for 2 minutes to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- Assemble Bowls: Serve the Spicy Maple Chicken over a bed of coconut rice. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, toasted coconut flakes, and sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Maple Chicken, Coconut Rice, Chicken and Rice, Fusion Recipe, Spicy Chicken
