Description
This Spicy Maple Chicken and Coconut Rice is the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and creamy. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy dinner bursting with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
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
½ tsp garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Coconut Rice
1 cup jasmine rice
½ cup coconut milk
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
Optional Garnishes
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges
Toasted coconut flakes
Sliced green onions
Instructions
Cook the Coconut Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Season chicken with salt and pepper, toss with marinade, and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook 4–5 minutes per side or until golden and fully cooked. Add remaining marinade to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes to create a sticky glaze.
Assemble the Bowl: Serve chicken over coconut rice and top with desired garnishes like avocado, lime, or cilantro.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Start with 1 tbsp sriracha if you prefer mild heat.
Great for meal prep—store chicken and rice separately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, American-Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 Kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg