Description
Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines juicy chicken marinated in a zesty ginger glaze, served over rich coconut-infused rice, and topped with a tropical pineapple mango salsa. This recipe brings together the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, making it ideal for family dinners, summer cookouts, or meal prep. With minimal prep time and simple cooking steps, you can easily whip up this delightful dish that’s sure to impress your guests or family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the coconut rice: Combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan or rice cooker and cook until done.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 6–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare salsa: Mix pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro (optional), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve: Place coconut rice on plates, top with sautéed chicken and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added spice in your salsa, consider mixing in chopped jalapeños. If fresh fruits aren’t available for the salsa, frozen mango or pineapple works as a great substitute.