Description
Grilled Maple Sriracha Chicken Bites with Coconut Rice & Mango Avocado Salsa Bowl with Chili Mayo is a vibrant and satisfying all-in-one meal that tantalizes your taste buds with its perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and fresh flavors. This dish features tender chicken bites marinated in a luscious maple-sriracha glaze, served over creamy coconut rice and topped with a bright mango avocado salsa. A drizzle of chili mayo adds an extra zing, making it an ideal option for quick dinners or healthy meal prep. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and nutrients, this bowl is perfect for any occasion.
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: Whisk together maple syrup, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook coconut rice: Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken bites for 3–4 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Make mango avocado salsa: In a bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt; toss gently.
- Prepare chili mayo: Mix mayonnaise with sriracha sauce and lime juice until smooth.
- Assemble bowls: Layer coconut rice at the bottom of each bowl; top with grilled chicken bites and mango avocado salsa. Finish with chili mayo.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg