Spicy Maple Chicken Coconut Rice (Printable)

Sriracha-maple glazed chicken over creamy coconut rice

# What You Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon chili flakes
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For the Coconut Rice

09 - 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
10 - 1 cup jasmine rice
11 - 1 cup chicken broth
12 - Salt, to taste
13 - Pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 2 lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, sriracha, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
04 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
05 - Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Pour the maple sriracha glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
06 - While chicken bakes, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until liquid is fully absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
08 - Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon the remaining sauce from the baking dish over the chicken to coat.
09 - Fluff coconut rice with a fork to separate grains.
10 - Serve glazed chicken atop coconut rice. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way maple sweetness tames the sriracha heat creates this incredible push and pull that keeps you coming back for another bite
  • Coconut rice soaks up every drop of that glaze, turning simple rice into something people actually ask for by name
  • Everything comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
  • The glaze thickens dramatically in the oven, so do not worry if it looks thin when you first pour it over the chicken
  • Coconut rice can burn quickly, so keep the heat low and resist the urge to lift the lid while it simmers
  • Letting the chicken rest for even 3 minutes makes a huge difference in juiciness
03 -
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for incredibly easy cleanup since that maple glaze gets sticky
  • Double the glaze mixture if you want extra sauce to drizzle over the rice, because people will want more
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