Description
A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs cooked in a spicy maple sauce, served over creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While the rice is resting, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and cook the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Fluff the coconut rice with a fork and serve it on plates. Top with the spicy maple chicken and drizzle with the thickened sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Notes
- For a sweeter dish, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup to the marinade.
- To make it spicier, increase the amount of sriracha or add red pepper flakes to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg