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Lime Ginger Chicken

Name: Lime Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/3 cup fresh lime juice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed 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 olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

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Total Time

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

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

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.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed 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 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 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 250 calories, 7g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 vegetable.

Lime Ginger Chicken

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