Spicy Maple Chicken Coconut Rice (Printer-friendly)

Sweet and spicy glazed chicken over aromatic coconut rice for a fusion flavor explosion.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For the Coconut Rice

09 - 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
10 - 1 cup jasmine rice
11 - 1 cup chicken broth
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
04 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
05 - Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Pour the maple-sriracha glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - While chicken bakes, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
08 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
09 - Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon sauce from the baking dish over the chicken to serve.
10 - Fluff coconut rice with a fork. Serve chicken atop rice, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet heat combo hits every part of your palate at once
  • Coconut rice soaks up all that incredible glaze like a sponge
  • Ready in under 45 minutes but tastes like restaurant takeout
02 -
  • The glaze thickens quickly as it cools, so spoon it over chicken while still warm from the oven
  • Coconut rice can dry out if left uncovered, so keep the lid on until ready to serve
03 -
  • Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup
  • Double the glaze and save half for drizzling over the finished dish
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