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Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice

Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice for a Cozy Weeknight Dinner

Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice is a flavor-packed, gluten-free dinner option that's quick and easy to make, ideal for weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Coconut Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
  • 1 cup Water
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime Lime Wedges
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Coconut Flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Sliced Green Onions

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce or tamari, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger until well combined.
  2. Cook the Coconut Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes, turn and cook for another 2-3 minutes until nearly cooked through.
  5. Add the Sauce: Pour the maple-sriracha sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer for 2-4 minutes until the glaze thickens.
  6. Final Touches: Adjust the seasoning of the glaze as desired to customize the flavor.
  7. Fluff the Rice: Let the coconut rice sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  8. Serve and Garnish: Serve the coconut rice topped with the glazed chicken and garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, coconut flakes, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust spice levels as desired. Fresh ingredients yield best flavors.

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