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Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice – Sweet, Spicy & Creamy Weeknight Dinner

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Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice features tender chicken thighs in a sweet and spicy maple glaze served atop fragrant coconut jasmine rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, cumin, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make marinade.
  3. Marinate chicken thighs at least 10 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium heat; sear chicken 2 minutes per side.
  5. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and bake 20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, rinse jasmine rice and cook with coconut milk and salt until tender; fluff and stir in green onions and cilantro.
  7. Serve chicken atop coconut rice immediately.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine maple syrup, soy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, ginger, cumin, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to make marinade.
  3. Marinate chicken thighs at least 10 minutes.
  4. Heat olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium heat; sear chicken 2 minutes per side.
  5. Pour remaining marinade over chicken and bake 20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Meanwhile, rinse jasmine rice and cook with coconut milk and salt until tender; fluff and stir in green onions and cilantro.
  7. Serve chicken atop coconut rice immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust spiciness to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked/Skillet
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520