Spicy Maple Chicken Coconut Rice (Printable Version)

Sweet and spicy glazed chicken over aromatic coconut rice, ready in under an hour.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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, to taste
13 - Pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 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 both sides generously with salt and pepper.
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 maple sriracha glaze over each piece, ensuring even coating.
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 a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
08 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or 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 remaining sauce from baking dish over the chicken.
10 - Fluff coconut rice with a fork. Serve chicken atop rice, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet spicy glaze becomes this gorgeous sticky coating that youll want to put on everything
  • Coconut rice is essentially comfort food that feels tropical and special
  • Everything cooks in about 40 minutes with mostly hands off time
02 -
  • The glaze can burn quickly so keep an eye on it in the last few minutes of baking
  • Letting the rice rest off heat is crucial for perfect texture dont skip this step
  • That pan liquid is liquid gold spoon it over everything
03 -
  • Pound your chicken breasts to even thickness so they cook at the same rate
  • Room temperature chicken sears better than cold straight from the fridge
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