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Spicy Maple Chicken and Coconut Rice

Spicy Maple Chicken and Coconut Rice

A delicious fusion of sweet and spicy chicken with creamy coconut rice, perfect for quick dinners or meal prep.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast or Thighs Thighs are juicier.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey works as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Start with for milder heat.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Rice vinegar is an alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati or white rice can be used.
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Almond or soy milk can be used.
  • 1 cup Water
  • a pinch Salt
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be substituted.
  • 2 Lime Wedges Optional but recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Coconut Flakes Optional.
  • 2 Sliced Green Onions Optional.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper, toss in marinade, and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Fluff coconut rice and spoon into bowls. Top with glazed chicken. Garnish with green onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and toasted coconut flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cooked chicken and coconut rice separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat until hot before serving.

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