Description
Spicy Maple Chicken paired with Coconut Rice is a tantalizing dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors, transporting you to a tropical paradise with every bite. This easy-to-make recipe promises to impress your guests and create unforgettable memories at any dinner gathering. The rich coconut rice complements the succulent chicken, making it perfect for cozy weeknights or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, pepper, and chili flakes for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Cook in a pot with equal parts coconut milk and water until fluffy.
- Sear marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the Spicy Maple Chicken over coconut rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg