Description
A flavorful bowl featuring sweet and spicy chicken bites accompanied by creamy coconut rice and refreshing mango avocado salsa, perfect for gatherings.
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
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
- Cook the Coconut Rice: Rinse rice until the water runs clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Grill or Sear the Chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken bites 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Mango Avocado Salsa: In a bowl, combine mango, avocado, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently.
- Prepare Chili Mayo: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Add coconut rice to each bowl, top with grilled chicken, spoon over salsa, and finish with a swirl of chili mayo. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for several hours for more flavor absorption. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg