Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes.
- Prepare marinade by whisking together maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, smoked paprika, cayenne, black pepper, salt, rice vinegar, and sriracha in a large bowl.
- Add chicken thighs to marinade, coating well. Marinate 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
- Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve liquid) and cook 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Pour reserved marinade into small saucepan. Whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, add to marinade. Bring to boil and simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Brush cooked chicken with thickened glaze, allowing to caramelize 1-2 minutes in pan.
- Fluff coconut rice with fork, stir in shredded coconut if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Slice glazed chicken and serve over coconut rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado.
Notes
For less heat, reduce cayenne to 1/4 tsp. For more heat, add minced jalapeño to marinade. Rice can be made ahead and reheated with splash of coconut milk. Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.