Description
Juicy, tender chicken bites infused with a sweet and spicy glaze, served over coconut rice and topped with mango avocado salsa and chili mayo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice for the chili mayo
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, coat well in marinade, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- Cook the Coconut Rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Grill or Sear the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken pieces for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Mango Avocado Salsa: Combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently.
- Prepare the Chili Mayo: Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Serve coconut rice, top with grilled chicken bites, mango avocado salsa, and drizzle with chili mayo. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
Make the salsa ahead of time for improved flavor. You can also marinate the chicken overnight for greater flavor infusion. Cooking alternatives include using an air fryer at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg