Description
Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice is a delightful dish that harmoniously blends sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. The tender chicken, marinated in a savory maple and chili sauce, is paired with creamy coconut rice infused with aromatic jasmine. This recipe promises vibrant colors and enticing aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining garlic, maple syrup, soy sauce, and chili paste in a bowl. Toss in chicken breasts and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour in reserved marinade and coconut milk, stirring gently until well combined.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Serve coconut rice topped with spicy maple chicken, drizzled with sauce and garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg