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Grilled Maple Sriracha Chicken Bites bowl over coconut rice with charred chicken, mango avocado salsa, sliced avocado, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Grilled Maple Sriracha Chicken Bites with Coconut Rice & Mango Avocado Salsa Bowl 


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  • Author: Aneta
  • Total Time: 35 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Description

Sweet, sticky, and spicy Grilled Maple Sriracha Chicken Bites served over creamy coconut rice with bright mango-avocado salsa and zesty chili mayo—weeknight bowl perfection.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken Bites

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • 23 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

For the Coconut Rice

  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed

  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk

  • ¾ cup water

  • ½ tsp salt

For the Mango Avocado Salsa

  • 1 ripe mango, diced

  • 1 avocado, diced (plus extra slices for topping, optional)

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

  • 12 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)

  • ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)

For the Chili Mayo

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise

  • 12 tbsp sriracha (to taste)

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

Optional Garnishes

  • Lime wedges

  • Extra cilantro

  • Red pepper flakes


Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).

  2. Cook the coconut rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs mostly clear. In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and rest (covered) 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

  3. Grill or sear the chicken: Heat grill or skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken bites 3–4 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked through (165°F internal). Rest 2 minutes.

  4. Make the salsa: In a bowl, gently toss mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  5. Mix the chili mayo: Stir mayo, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Taste and adjust heat.

  6. Assemble bowls: Add coconut rice to bowls, top with chicken, mango-avocado salsa, optional avocado slices, and a drizzle of chili mayo. Add cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts and caramelize beautifully with maple.

Maple browns fast: if the chicken darkens too quickly, lower heat slightly.

Meal prep tip: Store chicken, rice, salsa, and sauce separately. Add salsa and mayo after reheating.

Heat control: Start with 2 tbsp sriracha and add more if you like it spicy.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling / Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 690 kcal
  • Sugar: 23 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 70 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 145 mg