Lime Ginger Chicken With Homemade Salsa Recipes

GINGER-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry and season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime zest and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat. (The chicken can sit in the marinade for up to 8 hours in the fridge. Let come to room temperature before cooking.)
• To grill: Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken over direct heat until cooked through and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and about 4 minutes per side for breasts, turning as necessary to avoid burning.
• To cook in a skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and about 4 minutes per side for breasts.
• Serve chicken with lime wedges, for squeezing on top.

LIME SALSA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium size bowl, mix together salsa, mustard and lime juice. Add skinless chicken thighs and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.
• Cook the brown rice in unsalted water according to package directions.
• Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade and add to skillet. Sauté until browned on both sides and juices run clear - about 9 minutes per side (end temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
• Remove chicken from skillet leaving sauce behind. Add rest of marinade and bring to boil. Whisk in yogurt and sugar until heated through.
• To serve place a piece of chicken alongside a scoop of brown rice. Top with sauce and garnish with a lime wedge.

LIME GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, garlic, ginger, red pepper and salt if desired; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Meanwhile, combine all salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. , Discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken for about 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with salsa.

LIME GINGER CHICKEN WITH HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• In a glass bowl, combine lime juice, 3 cloves minced garlic, ginger, red pepper, and salt.
• Cut chicken into 1 inch strips. Add the chicken to marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.
• Meanwhile, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• Drain chicken and discard marinade.
• Cook in a large nonstick skillet until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
• Serve with salsa.

LIME GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a glass bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, ginger, red pepper and salt if desired. Add the chicken and toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
• 2. Meanwhile, combine all of the salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving. Drain chicken and discard the marinade. Cook the chicken in a large nonstick skillet until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Serve with salsa. Makes 4 servings.