Ginger Lime Chicken Salad Recipes

GINGER-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high and prepare for indirect grilling: On a charcoal grill, bank the coals to one side. On a gas grill, turn off half the burners. Toss the chicken with the ginger, 1 tablespoon fish sauce and 1 teaspoon each brown sugar, lime zest, lime juice and chili-garlic sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken skin-side up on the cooler side of the grill; cover and cook until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Move to direct heat and cook, uncovered, flipping occasionally, until the skin is charred and crisp, about 5 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 teaspoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce in a large bowl. Whisk in the vegetable oil.
• Add the nectarines, mint, peanuts and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the dressing; toss. Divide the chicken and nectarine salad among plates.

GINGER CHICKEN WITH CRISP NAPA SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Using a rolling pin or a bottle, pound each to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt.
• In a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, cilantro, cayenne and 4 tablespoons oil. Finely grate the lime zest directly into the bowl; reserve the lime. Rub both sides of the chicken breasts with the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the cabbage lengthwise, core it, then slice crosswise into ½-inch-thick strips. Transfer to a large bowl and toss in the cucumber slices, chives and mint leaves.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon oil and heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Cut the reserved lime in half and squeeze the juice over the chicken; slice the chicken. Transfer the chicken to serving plates and slice.
• Toss the cabbage mixture with the vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season to taste with salt and serve alongside the chicken.

LIME GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

GINGER-LIME CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat the chicken dry and season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime zest and ginger; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the mayonnaise mixture and stir to coat. (The chicken can sit in the marinade for up to 8 hours in the fridge. Let come to room temperature before cooking.)
• To grill: Heat a grill to medium-high. Grill the chicken over direct heat until cooked through and juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and about 4 minutes per side for breasts, turning as necessary to avoid burning.
• To cook in a skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side for thighs and about 4 minutes per side for breasts.
• Serve chicken with lime wedges, for squeezing on top.

CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, season with garlic powder and cook 10 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Set aside.
• In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, ginger and milk.
• Arrange spinach on serving dishes. Top with chicken and strawberries, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with dressing. Season with pepper to serve.

LIME-GINGER CHICKEN KABOBS WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and sprinkle with salt.
• Stir mayonnaise, lime zest, ginger, salt, and pepper for the marinade in a bowl until smooth. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag, add marinade, seal, and massage the bag until all the chicken pieces are coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
• Soak 6-inch wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
• Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and sambal oelek together in a bowl. Slowly whisk in small amounts of warm water until dipping sauce reaches the desired consistency; set aside.
• Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and thread chicken onto the skewers; discard marinade.
• Place skewers on the hot grill and cook until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, lowering the heat if chicken is browning too fast. Turn skewers as often as necessary for even browning, and to keep the chicken from burning.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges and peanut sauce for dipping.

GINGER-LIME CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH ORANGE SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• To make the orange salad, combine the oranges, red onion, scallions and cilantro in a mixing bowl and toss to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk the ginger, lime juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil and tamari together.
• Place the chicken breasts in a re-sealable bag or shallow container. Pour the ginger-lime mixture over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• Preheat the grill or broiler to medium-high.
• Cook the chicken, turning once, for about 6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Serve the chicken with a large dollop of orange salad.

GINGER-GARLIC AND LIME CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ESCAROLE SALAD RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• For the Chicken & Marinade: Combine all of the above in a covered pot and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight. Heat a large cast iron frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken pieces, skin side down, cook about 2-3 minutes before lowering heat to medium. Cook until the skin is a beautiful golden. About 10-12 minutes. Preheat Oven 350 degrees: Loosening the chicken with a spatula; flip the chicken to skin side up and transfer the pan to the oven to finish the cooking process. About another 12-15 minutes until the juices run clear. Let chicken rest at least 5 minutes before serving. For the Escarole Salad: Plate the escarole in a large serving bowl; add the red onion, tomatoes and olives; grate the Romano cheese and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and toss. Top the salad with the chicken thighs and serve.

GINGER-LIME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, lime juice and ginger in a medium bowl.
• Add chicken, stirring to coat.
• Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
• Toss pea pods, celery and onion together.
• Arrange vegetable mixture into four salad bowls.
• Top with chicken mixture.