Description
Grilled Maple Sriracha Chicken Bites with Coconut Rice & Mango Avocado Salsa Bowl with Chili Mayo is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. Juicy chicken bites are coated in a delicious maple-sriracha glaze, served atop creamy coconut rice, and paired with a refreshing mango avocado salsa. The addition of chili mayo adds an irresistible kick to this delightful meal. Ideal for quick dinners or meal prepping, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying, making it suitable for any occasion—from casual weeknight meals to impressive 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
- 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: Whisk together maple syrup, sriracha, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat well in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook coconut rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan; boil then simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
- Grill chicken: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare salsa: Mix diced mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Make chili mayo: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Serve coconut rice topped with grilled chicken bites and mango avocado salsa; drizzle with chili mayo.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg