Lime Ginger Chicken With Homemade Salsa

Thic chicken dish is low in calories and fat. The combination of flavors really hits the spot. The homemade salsa is basic but a delicious accompaniment. Plan ahead, it needs to marinate 2-4 hours.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 4 (4 ounce)  boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• Salsa

• 2  cups  diced fresh plum tomatoes
• 1  cup  diced green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  diced red onion
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a glass bowl, combine lime juice, 3 cloves minced garlic, ginger, red pepper, and salt.
2. Cut chicken into 1 inch strips. Add the chicken to marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours.
3. Meanwhile, combine the salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate until serving.
4. Drain chicken and discard marinade.
5. Cook in a large nonstick skillet until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve with salsa.