🍋 Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa 🍍🌶️
This Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa dish is bursting with fresh, zesty, and tropical flavors! Juicy chicken bites coated in a lemon-ginger glaze, served over creamy coconut rice, topped with a vibrant pineapple mango salsa, and finished with a drizzle of spicy mayo. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy! 🌞✨
Ingredients:
Lemon Ginger Chicken:
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 🌿
Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
1/4 cup lemon juice 🍋
2 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tbsp soy sauce 🥄
1 tbsp olive oil 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Coconut Rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚
1 cup coconut milk 🥥
1/2 cup water 💧
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
Pineapple Mango Salsa:
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 🧂
Spicy Mayo:
1/4 cup mayonnaise 🍶
1-2 tsp sriracha (adjust for spice) 🌶️
1 tsp lime juice 🍋
Instructions:
Prepare the Coconut Rice: Rinse jasmine rice, then combine it with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and infused with coconut flavor. 🍚🥥
Make the Lemon Ginger Glaze: In a small bowl, mix grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce. Set aside.
Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Pour the lemon ginger glaze over the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken. 🍗✨
Prepare the Pineapple Mango Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix. 🥑🍍
Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust spice level to taste. 🌶️🍶
Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of coconut rice, add the lemon ginger chicken, and top with pineapple mango salsa. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for extra flavor. 🌿🍋
This tropical-inspired bowl is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy—a fresh and vibrant meal that’s sure to satisfy! 🌴💥