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
For the Chicken Bites
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1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
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¼ cup maple syrup
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2–3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
For the Coconut Rice
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1 ½ cups jasmine rice, rinsed
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1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
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¾ cup water
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½ tsp salt
For the Mango Avocado Salsa
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1 ripe mango, diced
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1 avocado, diced (plus extra slices for topping, optional)
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup cilantro, chopped
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1–2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
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¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
For the Chili Mayo
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
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1 tbsp lime juice
Optional Garnishes
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Lime wedges
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Extra cilantro
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Red pepper flakes
Instructions
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Make the salsa: In a bowl, gently toss mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
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Mix the chili mayo: Stir mayo, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Taste and adjust heat.
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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