Spicy Maple Chicken with Coconut Rice
If you’re craving a dish that combines comfort with vibrant flavors, look no further than Spicy Maple Chicken with Coconut Rice! This delightful recipe features tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy maple sauce, perfectly paired with creamy coconut rice. It’s an easy-to-make meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends while being simple enough for busy weeknights. With just the right balance of heat from sriracha and sweetness from maple syrup, each bite is a flavor explosion. Top it off with fresh cilantro and zesty lime for an unforgettable dining experience!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit off heat for 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (6–8 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Pour over cooked chicken and stir until coated; cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve coconut rice topped with spicy chicken and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg