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.