Cooking & Baking ZW 🇿🇼
Cooking & Baking ZW 🇿🇼
February 11, 2025 at 09:39 AM
🍋 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! 🌴💥
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