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Flavorful Spicy Maple Chicken Recipe with Creamy Coconut Rice

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A quick and easy recipe featuring sticky, spicy-sweet maple glazed chicken thighs paired with creamy coconut jasmine rice. Perfect for cozy dinners with bold, balanced flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup (Grade A, amber preferred)
  • 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust to heat preference)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or avocado oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (185 g) jasmine rice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk (full fat)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat 4 chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup, 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce, minced garlic (3 cloves), and grated ginger (1 tablespoon). Set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden and crisp. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. (12-15 minutes)
  4. Pour the maple glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, spooning glaze over chicken occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C) and sauce thickens to a sticky glaze. (10 minutes)
  5. While chicken cooks, rinse 1 cup (185 g) jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk, 1 cup (240 ml) water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. (30-35 minutes total)
  6. Fluff rice with a fork, add lime zest if using, and plate with spicy maple chicken. Spoon extra glaze from pan over chicken and rice. (5 minutes)

Notes

Dry chicken well to ensure crispy skin. Adjust chili flakes to control heat. Let coconut rice rest off heat for creamy texture. Add splash of water or soy sauce if glaze thickens too much before chicken is done. Can swap chicken thighs for breasts or tofu/tempeh for vegetarian version. Store chicken and rice separately in fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with splash of water. Freezes well.

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