Description
A delicious and visually appealing bowl combining sweet, spicy grilled chicken with coconut rice and fresh mango avocado salsa.
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 the jasmine rice until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Grill or Sear the Chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken bites for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Mango Avocado Salsa: In a bowl, combine the diced mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss gently to mix.
- Prepare Chili Mayo: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble the Bowl: Start by adding a generous portion of coconut rice to each bowl. Top with grilled chicken bites, spoon over the mango avocado salsa, and finish with a swirl of chili mayo. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken marinate for several hours or overnight. Rinse the rice before cooking to achieve fluffy, non-sticky rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg