Description
A delightful dish featuring sweet maple-glazed chicken served over creamy coconut jasmine rice, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of maple syrup and soy sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice by combining jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a pot, bringing it to a boil, reducing heat, and simmering for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sear the marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Assemble the dish by serving the chicken over the coconut rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
You can make the marinade the day before for enhanced flavor. Consider using an air fryer for cooking the chicken for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg