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Spicy Maple Chicken With Coconut Rice

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Spicy Maple Chicken With Coconut Rice is a bold and comforting meal with a perfect balance of sweet heat and creamy rice. Maple-glazed chicken is served over fragrant coconut rice for a flavorful, satisfying dish.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

For the spicy maple chicken:

  • 1½ pounds chicken thighs or chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the coconut rice:

  • 1½ cups jasmine or long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, chili flakes, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden on both sides.
  3. Pour the maple sauce over the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens, spooning sauce over the chicken as it cooks.
  4. Meanwhile, rinse the rice and combine it with coconut milk, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  5. Serve the chicken over the coconut rice, drizzling extra sauce on top.

Notes

  • Add a splash of lime juice to the sauce for extra brightness.
  • Increase chili flakes or sriracha for more heat.
  • Serve with steamed broccoli, snap peas, or a cucumber salad for a complete meal.

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