** with Pineapple Mango Salsa! (Tropical Flavor Burst!)**
Craving a taste of the tropics? This Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa is your answer! Juicy chicken bites coated in a zesty lemon-ginger glaze, served over creamy coconut rice, and topped with a refreshing pineapple mango salsa. It's a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!
**Ingredients:**
**Lemon Ginger Chicken
* 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
* Zest of 1 lemon
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* 2 tbsp honey
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* Salt & pepper to taste
**Coconut Rice
* 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
* 1 cup coconut milk
* ½ cup water
* ½ tsp salt
**Pineapple Mango Salsa
* ½ cup diced pineapple
* ½ cup diced mango
* ¼ cup diced red onion
* 1 tbsp lime juice
* Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
* Salt & pepper to taste
**Spicy Mayo :**
* ¼ cup mayonnaise
* 1-2 tsp sriracha (adjust for spice)
* 1 tsp lime juice
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare Coconut Rice :**
* Rinse jasmine rice.
* Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan.
* Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
2. **Make Lemon Ginger Glaze :**
* In a small bowl, mix grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce. Set aside.
3. **Cook Chicken :**
* Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
* Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
* Sear for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
* Pour lemon ginger glaze over chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
4. **Prepare Pineapple Mango Salsa :**
* In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, c