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Lemon Ginger Chicken Pineapple Salsa

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πŸ‹ Lemon Ginger Chicken provides a zesty, protein-packed meal enhanced with the sweetness of fresh pineapple mango salsa.
🌴 This dish combines vibrant tropical flavors with a creamy spicy mayo to create a refreshing and satisfying bowl experience.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

– 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

– Zest of 1 lemon

– 1/4 cup lemon juice

– 2 tbsp honey

– 1 tbsp soy sauce

– 1 tbsp olive oil

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice

– 1 cup coconut milk

– 1/2 cup water

– 1/2 tsp salt for the rice

– 1/2 cup diced pineapple

– 1/2 cup diced mango

– 1/4 cup diced red onion

– 1 tbsp lime juice

– Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, amount as desired)

– Salt and pepper to taste for the salsa

– 1/4 cup mayonnaise

– 1-2 tsp sriracha to taste

– 1 tsp lime juice for the spicy mayo

Instructions

1-Dive into this easy recipe and create a tasty bowl that mixes lemon ginger chicken with coconut rice and a fresh salsa. Start by rinsing 1 cup of jasmine or basmati rice to remove excess starch, then combine it in a pot with 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until tender and fluffy.

2-While the rice cooks, prepare the chicken glaze by mixing 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger, zest of 1 lemon, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, season 1 lb chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and fully cooked.

3-Add the glaze to the skillet with the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens and coats the pieces nicely. In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup diced pineapple, 1/2 cup diced mango, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1 tbsp lime juice, optional chopped cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste for the salsa. For the spicy mayo, whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1-2 tsp sriracha, and 1 tsp lime juice in another small bowl.

4-Assembling Your Bowl. To put it all together, spoon the coconut rice into bowls as the base. Top with the lemon ginger chicken, add a generous scoop of pineapple mango salsa, and drizzle with the spicy mayo. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges for a bright finish. This whole process takes about 22 minutes, making it a quick option for any day.

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Notes

🍚 Rinsing rice before cooking prevents it from becoming sticky.
🌢️ Adjust the amount of sriracha in the spicy mayo to control heat level.
🌿 Fresh cilantro and lime wedges brighten the dish and enhance freshness.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: SautΓ©ing, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl