Description
A delicious and flavorful dish combining spicy maple chicken with creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and sriracha to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- While the rice is cooking, grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- Serve the spicy maple chicken over the coconut rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more sriracha to the marinade.
- Let the chicken marinate longer for deeper flavor.
- Use brown rice for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg