Lime Ginger Chicken Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (prepared without salt)
  • Calories:
  • 250
  • Fat:
  • 7 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 73 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 80 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 20 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 31 g


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Lime Ginger Chicken

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I find it very relaxing to spend a morning or afternoon in my kitchen trying new recipes. This recipe is one of my favorites-it won first prize in a statewide contest! The salsa is a fun and zippy addition.

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Marinate

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
  • SALSA:
  • 2 cups diced fresh plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Directions:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, garlic, ginger, red pepper and salt if desired; add 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 juices run clear. Serve with salsa. Yield: 4 servings.


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