Peanut Ginger Chicken with Fresh Fruit Salsa
Elevate your dinner game with this vibrant Peanut Ginger Chicken with Fresh Fruit Salsa—a perfect fusion of bold, savory flavors and refreshing, fruity goodness. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a luscious peanut-ginger sauce, made with creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, fresh ginger, lime juice, and a hint of honey for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Grilled to perfection, the chicken is paired with a zesty fruit salsa bursting with tropical pineapple, juicy mango, red onion, and a kick of jalapeño, all tied together with a squeeze of lime. This quick, 35-minute recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the senses, ideal for summer grilling or a light yet flavorful weeknight dinner. Serve it up for a wholesome, gluten-free meal that's guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (creamy)
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup pineapple (diced)
- 1 cup mango (diced)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1 piece jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (for salsa)
Instructions
Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Prepare the peanut ginger marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Lightly pound the chicken breasts to even out their thickness, then coat them thoroughly with the peanut ginger marinade. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
While the chicken is marinating, make the fresh fruit salsa: In a small bowl, combine the diced pineapple, diced mango, red onion, chopped cilantro, minced jalapeño, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside for the flavors to meld.
Once the grill is hot, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve the grilled peanut ginger chicken alongside the fresh fruit salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2505 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 113.7 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 4524 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.7 g | ||
| Protein | 253.9 g | 508% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1846 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
