Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs glazed with a spicy maple mixture served over creamy coconut rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 2 cups coconut rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your Grill or Oven to medium-high heat.
- Mix the marinade: whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, and sriracha.
- Marinate the chicken thighs with the marinade, letting them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the coconut rice by combining coconut milk and water in a pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, add rice, and cook per package instructions.
- Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes on each side, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve the chicken thighs atop a scoop of coconut rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, add lime juice to the marinade. Let the chicken rest after cooking for better juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with 1 cup coconut rice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg