Spicy Maple Chicken Coconut Rice (Print Version)

Maple-sriracha glazed chicken over fragrant coconut rice for a perfect sweet-spicy balance.

# 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, to taste
13 - Pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 2 lime wedges

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and chili flakes.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry and season 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 lightly browned.
05 - Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Pour marinade over, ensuring each piece is coated.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
07 - 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 rest for a few minutes. Spoon sauce from the 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 glaze becomes this sticky, caramelized magic that you'll want to put on everything
  • Coconut rice soaks up all those spicy sweet juices like it was made for each other
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day thinking about flavor balance
02 -
  • The glaze will bubble aggressively in the oven, that's just the maple doing its caramelizing thing
  • Coconut rice can burn easily so keep your heat low once it starts simmering
  • A meat thermometer is your friend here, 165°F is the difference between juicy and dry chicken
03 -
  • Pat your chicken completely dry before searing, moisture is the enemy of golden brown crust
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring over seared chicken or it'll slide right off
  • Toasted coconut flakes on top add this insane crunch that takes everything to the next level
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