Description
Sweet meets heat in this Spicy Maple Chicken served over creamy coconut rice. A perfect balance of flavors for an easy, satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
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
•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
Instructions:
1.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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.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
•For extra spice, add a pinch of chili flakes to the marinade.
•Substitute brown rice or quinoa for a healthier grain option.
•Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg