🍋 Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Salsa 🥥✨
🌟 Sweet, zesty, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a perfect balance of savory and fresh. Served over coconut rice and topped with a spicy mayo drizzle, it’s a dish that’s both comforting and vibrant! 🍗🥭
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
🍋 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🌿 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
🍯 1 tbsp honey
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🥄 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Pineapple Mango Salsa:
🍍 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
🥭 1 ripe mango, diced
🧅 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
🌿 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🌶️ 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for heat)
🧂 Pinch of salt
For the Coconut Rice:
🍚 1 cup jasmine rice
🥥 1 cup coconut milk
💧 1 cup water
🧂 Pinch of salt
For the Spicy Mayo:
🥄 2 tbsp mayonnaise
🌶️ 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice preference)
🍋 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken bites in the marinade and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Coconut Rice:
In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Fluff with a fork.
3️⃣ Make the Salsa:
In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño (if using), and a pinch of salt. Toss gently and set aside.
4️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken bites and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
5️⃣ Prepare the Spicy Mayo:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice until smooth.
6️⃣ Assemble the Dish:
Start with a base of coconut rice in your bowl.
Add the cooked chicken bites and top with pineapple mango salsa.
Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
🌟 Tropical, zesty, and oh-so-flavorful, this Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Salsa is a bowl of sunshine on your plate. Perfect for a dinner that feels like a getaway! 🍍🍗
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