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Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice – Sweet, Spicy, and Easy Weeknight Dinner

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This Spicy Maple Chicken & Coconut Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken with a sweet and spicy maple glaze, served atop flavorful coconut rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that packs a punch of flavor.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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

Notes

  • Adjust spiciness to preference and garnish with fresh cilantro for best flavor.
  • Serve immediately for a balanced, flavorful meal.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked + Skillet
  • Cuisine: Fusion