Spicy Maple Chicken and Coconut Rice: A Flavorful Home Delight
A delicious combination of sweet and spicy flavors, this Spicy Maple Chicken served with creamy coconut rice is a delightful dish that will elevate your home cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, soy sauce, and chili flakes. Add chicken thighs and marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, add marinated chicken, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and serve with the chicken on top, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your heat preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding lime juice to the chicken marinade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spicy Maple Chicken, Coconut Rice, Chicken Recipe