🌶️ Tamarind Ginger Chicken with Mango Chili Salsa 🥭✨
Ingredients
For the Tamarind Ginger Chicken:
🍗 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
🥄 2 tbsp tamarind paste
🌿 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
🍯 1 tbsp honey
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the Mango Chili Salsa:
🥭 1 ripe mango, diced
🌶️ 1 small red chili, finely chopped (adjust for spice level)
🧅 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
🌿 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🧂 Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, grated ginger, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Add the chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor).
2️⃣ Prepare the Mango Chili Salsa:
In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red chili, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
Toss gently and set aside for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
3️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
4️⃣ Assemble and Serve:
Arrange the chicken on a serving platter or over a bed of rice or greens.
Spoon the mango chili salsa over the chicken or serve it on the side.