Description
Juicy chicken cooked with fresh ginger and bright lime, creating a balanced dish that feels light, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Perfect for quick dinners or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breast (about 500 g total)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine grated ginger, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Lightly oil the pan to prevent sticking.
- Coat the chicken evenly with the marinade.
- Cook the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Letting the chicken rest keeps it juicy.
- Fresh ginger and lime give the best flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the pan for proper browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg