Description
This Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa is a bright, flavorful dish with a perfect balance of citrusy, sweet, and savory flavors. Juicy marinated chicken is infused with fresh lemon, ginger, and garlic, then grilled to perfection and topped with a tropical fruit salsa for a refreshing twist. Ideal for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or summer cookouts, this dish is healthy, delicious, and easy to make!
Ingredients
For the Lemon Ginger Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pineapple Mango Salsa:
½ cup pineapple, diced
½ cup mango, diced
¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon honey
Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, garlic, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the chicken breasts, coat them evenly, and marinate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
For the salsa, mix pineapple, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, honey, and salt in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve topped with the fresh salsa.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add extra jalapeños or chili flakes. The salsa can be made ahead and stored for up to 24 hours. This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or inside a tortilla wrap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled or Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Ginger Chicken, citrus ginger chicken, tropical chicken recipe, pineapple mango chicken