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Sriracha Chicken with Coconut Lime Rice

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Ingredients

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil

SAUCE1/4 cup of Sriracha sauce (or more/less depending on your heat tolerance)

  • 1/4 cup of low sodium Kikkoman soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of organic liquid honey
  • 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar

RICEBasmati, Jasmine or White rice (check instructions for cooking portions and substitute the water for coconut milk)

  • 5.5 oz coconut milk approx. 2 cups - should be enough to cook rice for 3
  • The juice of 1 lime
  • 1-2 tablespoons of lime zest

GARNISHESSesame seeds

  • Sliced scallions

Instructions

CHICKENPreheat oven to 425 degrees F

  • In a large bowl, toss the chicken thighs in sesame oil.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish (I always add a splash of warm water to my baking dish to keep the moisture around).
  • Cover with foil and bake for approx. 20 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and the juices are running clear.

RICECook as per instructions on package (with coconut milk and the juice of one lime in place of water).

  • Once ready, toss in the lime zest.

SAUCEHeat a large saucepan on medium heat.

  • Combine all of the sauce ingredients in the saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, then bring heat to low and stir regularly.
  • Once the chicken is ready, slice and place into the saucepan with the sauce.
  • Toss to coat all of the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken on a bed of the coconut lime rice.
  • Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.