Description
Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This delightful recipe features succulent chicken coated in a zesty ginger glaze, paired perfectly with a sweet and tangy pineapple mango salsa. It’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions, bringing together bright flavors and colorful presentation in every bite. With its easy preparation and healthy ingredients, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse rice until clear; combine with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken; marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken until fully cooked (5-7 minutes each side).
- For the salsa, mix diced pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro (if using), salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Serve cooked chicken over coconut rice topped with salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg