Best 16 Ginger Lime Chicken Recipes

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Ginger lime chicken is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of ginger and lime gives the chicken a bright and flavorful taste. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER-LIME CHICKEN



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Though this may look like regular old chicken, don't be fooled: It's buzzing with the bright flavors of ginger and lime. Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient in this recipe, which is a trick J. Kenji López-Alt has written about. When slathered on boneless chicken and cooked, the beloved condiment carries flavor, sticks to the meat well, encourages browning and prevents the pieces of lime zest and ginger - or whatever seasonings you choose - from burning. Try this technique first with ginger and lime zest, then experiment with grated garlic, jalapeño, lemon, Parmesan and whatever else you can imagine. Serve with a pile of white rice and a fresh green salad topped with thinly sliced avocado.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime zest (from about 2 limes), plus lime wedges, for serving
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger (from a 3-inch piece of peeled ginger)

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.

LIME GINGER CHICKEN



Lime Ginger Chicken image

I find it very relaxing to spend a morning or afternoon in my kitchen trying new recipes. This recipe is one of my favorites-it won first prize in a statewide contest! The salsa is a fun and zippy addition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
SALSA:
2 cups diced fresh plum tomatoes
1 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD WITH GINGER-LIME DRESSING



Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing image

This salad is as good-looking as it is tasty!

Provided by JPMJ

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons corn oil
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half - cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
½ lime, juiced
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons milk
2 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
1 ½ tablespoons slivered almonds
freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 116.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH GINGER, CHILE, AND LIME



Roasted Chicken with Ginger, Chile, and Lime image

Instead of being rubbed on the skin, spicy ginger-chile butter is spread under the skin, giving the roasted chicken a more intense flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon butter, at room temperature
1 shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 piece fresh ginger (2 inches long), peeled and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon finely chopped pickled jalapeno chile
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds)
2 large onions, thickly sliced
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the ginger-chile butter: In a small bowl, using a spoon, mash together 2 tablespoons butter, shallot, ginger, jalapeno, lime juice, coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Using fingers, gently loosen skin from chicken breasts. With a small spoon, insert butter mixture evenly between skin and meat; pat skin back down. Tie chicken legs together with cotton kitchen twine; tuck wing tips underneath. Rub chicken with remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter; season generously with salt and pepper. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange onions in a single layer; place chicken on top.
  • Roast until chicken is well browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in a thigh (without touching bone) reads 175 degrees, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tent with oil; let rest 10 minutes (the temperature will rise by about 5 degrees).
  • On baking sheet, stir onions together with pan juices. Carve chicken; serve with onions and, if desired, lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 50 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH SCALLION, GINGER, AND LIME



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Roast chicken is so good, you may not want to stray from the classic-but then you would never know how easy it is to transform the flavor by varying the seasonings and vegetables. This recipe comes from our book "One Pot."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
8 chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
Ground pepper
1 whole chicken (4 to 5 pounds)
1 3/4 pounds parsnips, cut into 3-inch pieces
12 ounces brussels sprouts, halved
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a food processor, combine 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, scallions, ginger, garlic, lime zest, and 1 tablespoon salt; rub half of paste under skin. Tie legs together, and tuck wing tips beneath body. Place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toss parsnips with olive oil; season with salt. Scatter parsnips around chicken; roast 20 minutes.
  • Flip parsnips and add brussels sprouts, tossed with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, to pan; season with salt and pepper. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before carving and serving. Return parsnips and brussels sprouts to oven and roast until golden, 10 minutes. Serve with remaining paste.

LIME-GINGER CHICKEN TENDERS



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We cook a lot of boneless, skinless chicken breasts because they're low in fat, high in protein, and almost always a smart buy at the grocery store. To keep things exciting, I add a few of our favorites to the mix like jalapenos, lime and fresh ginger. -Samantha Anderson, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first nine ingredients. Add chicken; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGER LIME TERIYAKI GLAZED CHICKEN



Ginger Lime Teriyaki Glazed Chicken image

Easy to make, easy cleanup. This is from the Reynolds Cooking with Foil cookbook. It says to use Reynolds Wrap Release non-stick foil, but if not spray foil with non-stick spray before grilling.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 6 chicken pieces, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone in chicken pieces
1 3/4 cups soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated lime peel
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, peeled and flattened with a knife
2 scallions, thinly sliced green and white parts separated
3 inches fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Combine: soy sauce, lime peel, lime juice, garlic, scallion whites, ginger and honey in a heavy saucepan, stir until honey is dissolved.
  • Spoon half of this marinade of chicken in a baking dish.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least one hour, turning twice.
  • Poke drainage holes heavy duty foil and set aside.
  • Add sugar to remaining marinade to create glaze.
  • Heat to boiling on medium high
  • Reduce heat and cook an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until glaze is thick and syrupy.
  • Let glaze cool and reserve 1/2 cup for serving.
  • Preheat grill to medium high
  • Place foil with holes on grill.
  • Drain chicken and discard marinade.
  • Brush sesame oil on both sides of chicken and place skin side down on foil.
  • Cook chicken 5 minutes on both sides, brushing both sides with glaze.
  • Continue grilling and basting 6 to 8 minutes until skin is dark golden brown, juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 170*F for breasts and 180*F for other pieces.
  • Discard leftover basting glaze.
  • Remove chicken from foil, drizzle remaining glaze over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion greens.

WEIGHT WATCHERS GRILLED GINGER LIME CHICKEN



Weight Watchers Grilled Ginger Lime Chicken image

Found this on line and it's simple, yummy and only 4 smart points. It calls for boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but I used breasts as that's what I have. It uses a ginger lime marinade and then grilled until done. Watch the grilling though as the honey in the marinade tends to make the chicken burn if you don't watch it closely

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     Poultry

Time 33m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
2 teaspoons lime zest, finely grated
2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped and divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons scallions, finely minced

Steps:

  • In small glass bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, lime zest, ginger, garlic, honey, oil, crushed peppers and 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Remove and reserve 2 tablespoons marinade to use for basting when cooking chicken.
  • Place chicken in plastic zipper bag and add marinade.
  • Squeeze the air from the bag and close it. Place bag of chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for 2-4 hours.
  • Grill chicken over medium high heat for 6-8minutes. Flip and brush with reserved marinade. Grill until chicken is cooked through, 6-8 minutes more.
  • To serve, place chicken on platter and sprinkle with scallions and remaining cilantro.

CHICKEN BREASTS IN GINGER LIME SAUCE



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Another great recipe given to me by my friend John from his caribbean cookbook. This is a simple chicken to make and is very moist and tender. Enjoy ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Caribbean

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 chicken breasts
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons rum
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 dash Frank's red hot sauce

Steps:

  • Beat the chicken meat with a mallet to tenderise. Barbecue the chicken until tender.
  • To make lime juice sauce: Combine the brown sugar, lime juice, rum, ginger, garlic and Hot Sauce in a saucepan, heating without boiling until sugar fully dissolves, then bring sauce to a boil;.
  • serve on top of chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 97.4, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 18, Protein 30.4

COCONUT GINGER LIME CHICKEN



Coconut Ginger Lime Chicken image

An offspring of the recent RSC #9, this recipe was inspired by some leftover light coconut milk. Despite it's odd origins this chicken is light, easy and delicious. You could give it a more Thai feel with the addition of nam pla or a more Caribbean flair by replacing the cayenne with a small amount of finely diced scotch bonnet peppers. While I prepared this on my George Foreman, certain it would work equally well on an outdoor grill. (As per WW Recipe Builder, 3 pts per serving.)

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
cooking spray
2 teaspoons gingerroot, finely grated
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons light coconut milk
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients for the marinade in a non-reactive container or resealable bag.
  • Add the chicken cutlets and marinate for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade loosely shaking off bits. Cook on indoor grill for 5 minutes until juices from chicken run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 74.6, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 26.3

HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WITH LIME



HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WITH LIME image

Categories     Chicken     Roast     Dinner     Summer

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup minced fresh ginger
1 jalapeño, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
4 chicken legs, cut into drumsticks and thighs
2 teaspoons sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, ginger, jalapeño, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and 3 teaspoons of the lime zest. Prick the chicken with a fork, add it to the bowl and toss. In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the remaining lime zest. In a large ovenproof skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the lime sugar and roast for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked. Add the lime juice and the remaining butter to the skillet. Serve the chicken with the pan juices and lime wedges.

GINGER-LIME MARINADE FOR CHICKEN



Ginger-Lime Marinade for Chicken image

This marinade gives the chicken a fresh flavor. Easy to make and quick. Don't over cook the chicken but make sure it is done.The recipe makes 3/4 cup of marinade enough for 6 breasts or whole legs or 12 thighs/drumsticks. When you grate or zest the lime use the whole lime peel

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Fruit

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime zest

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients together with a hand held blender or food processor Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours then grill, BBQ or bake.

LIME-GINGER GLAZED CHICKEN WITH FENNEL RELISH



Lime-Ginger Glazed Chicken With Fennel Relish image

Unfortunately I can't remember where I got the original recipe for this, but made some edits of my own when The Beau and I had an out of town guest. I doubled the recipe, as it looked so good I knew I was going to want some the next day. Instead of cooking the chicken in a skillet, I grilled it on the barbecue, but reduced the glaze on the stove. To my dismay, the three of us gobbled it all up and there weren't any leftovers! I do love fennel immensely and have tried the relish with grilled fish, which was wonderful. One time I also added fresh corn cut from the cob to the relish, a great addition.

Provided by bikerchick

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup lime juice
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 small fennel bulb, julienned (white part only)
1 cup chopped radicchio
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup sliced black kalamata olive
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
salt
fresh ground black pepper
lime slice (to garnish)
fennel leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • For chicken:.
  • In shallow glass dish, mix together lime juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lime peel and crushed red pepper.
  • Add chicken, turning to coat evenly; marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade; pat chicken dry.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook about 4 minutes per side.
  • In small saucepan, place reserved marinade and cook over medium heat until reduced to a glaze.
  • For Fennel Relish:.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together fennel, radicchio, green onions, and olives.
  • In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar and salt and pepper.
  • Pour over fennel and toss to coat well, best when made before cooking chicken so flavours can blend, but don't make more than an hour ahead.
  • To serve, arrange chicken and Fennel Relish on platter.
  • Spoon glaze over chicken and garnish with lime slices and fronds of fennel.

GINGER LIME CHICKEN WINGS



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Ginger and lime are a wonderful combo and give these wings a ton of flavor! Grilling them adds an extra flavor boost. A great addition to your next tailgate or cookout.

Provided by Heather Johnson

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb whole chicken wings
1 c soy sauce, dark
1/4 c olive oil
2 Tbsp minced ginger
6 clove smashed garlic
1/2 c water
1 Tbsp red chile flakes
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 bunch chopped scallions

Steps:

  • 1. Place chicken wings (remove wing tips if desired) in a large zip-lock bag.
  • 2. Mix all remaining ingredients and pour over chicen. Allow to marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • 3. Heat grill to ideal range. Cook wings on each side until done and the skin is crispy and has good grill marking.

GINGER LIME MARINATED CHICKEN



GINGER LIME MARINATED CHICKEN image

Categories     Marinade     Chicken     Marinate     Low Fat

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 Cup Lime Juice
2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp. Minced, peeled ginger
1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
1 bunch scallions - chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in a large zipper bag and mix well. Place 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts in the bag and place in the fridge overnight; turning occasionally. Grill as you would chicken breasts. Serve with assorted grilled vegetables.

CRISPY GINGER-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS



Crispy Ginger-Lime Chicken Thighs image

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Side     Broil     Lime

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably Madras
4 scallions, trimmed and minced
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (3 pounds)

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat source. In a small bowl, combine ginger, lime juice, curry powder, scallions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet; season both sides with salt and pepper. Gently loosen skin from each piece with your fingertips. Dividing evenly, rub ginger mixture under skin.
  • Turn thighs skin side down on baking sheet, and broil 5 minutes. Flip thighs, and continue to broil until skin is crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of thighs (avoiding bone) registers 165°F, 6 to 8 minutes more. Serve, drizzled with pan juices.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger and lime: Fresh ginger and lime zest add a burst of flavor to the chicken. Be sure to grate the ginger and zest the lime just before using for the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: Marinating the chicken allows the flavors of the ginger, lime, and garlic to penetrate the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Cooking the chicken over medium heat helps to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: This chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

This ginger lime chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the ginger and lime add a refreshing touch. This dish is sure to please the whole family.

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