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Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice – Pressure Cooker Comfort Food

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Spicy Maple Chicken Coconut Rice features tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet and spicy maple-soy mixture served atop creamy coconut-infused jasmine rice, perfect for quick weeknight meals.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice, coconut milk, and water in pressure cooker; close lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  3. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, and a pinch of salt to make chicken glaze.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet; sear chicken thighs 5 minutes per side until golden.
  5. After rice is done, perform quick pressure release and fluff rice gently.
  6. Spoon glaze over chicken and place on top of rice in the cooker; close lid and cook on high pressure 8 minutes, then natural release.
  7. Open lid carefully, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Instructions

  1. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice, coconut milk, and water in pressure cooker; close lid and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  3. Mix maple syrup, soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, and a pinch of salt to make chicken glaze.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet; sear chicken thighs 5 minutes per side until golden.
  5. After rice is done, perform quick pressure release and fluff rice gently.
  6. Spoon glaze over chicken and place on top of rice in the cooker; close lid and cook on high pressure 8 minutes, then natural release.
  7. Open lid carefully, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Soak rice 10 minutes before rinsing for faster cooking.
  • Sear chicken in pressure cooker’s sauté mode to save dishes.
  • Leftovers store in airtight containers in fridge 3–4 days or freeze; reheat gently with moisture.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520