Description
A delightful combination of sweet and spicy with tender chicken breasts coated in a spicy maple marinade served over creamy coconut-infused jasmine rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and chili flakes to create the marinade.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the coconut rice. In a medium saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to enhance the flavor.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it alongside the spicy maple chicken, drizzling additional sauce over the chicken if desired.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges for a burst of freshness.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least an hour or overnight. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg