Best 9 Ginger Lime Marinated Chicken Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Southeast Asia, where the vibrant flavors of ginger and lime come together in perfect harmony to create a tantalizing marinated chicken dish.**

This delectable recipe offers a delightful blend of sweet, sour, and savory notes, sure to leave you craving for more. Marinated in a zesty mixture of ginger, lime, garlic, and a hint of honey, the chicken takes on a burst of tangy and aromatic flavors. Perfectly grilled or roasted, the chicken emerges with a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a succulent, juicy interior.

Accompanying the succulent chicken are three equally enticing recipes that elevate the dining experience to new heights. Dive into the refreshing and tangy Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce, crafted with a harmonious balance of ginger, lime juice, and fish sauce. Enhance your meal with the vibrant and colorful Asian Slaw, a medley of crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy dressing. Last but not least, indulge in the aromatic and flavorful Steamed Jasmine Rice, a perfect complement to the bold flavors of the chicken and dipping sauce.

Together, these recipes form a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the bustling streets of Southeast Asia. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this Ginger-Lime Marinated Chicken with Dipping Sauce, Asian Slaw, and Steamed Jasmine Rice is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GINGER-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN



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Inspired by the flavors of Thailand, inexpensive chicken thighs are marinated in a delicious mix of ginger, fish sauce, fresh lime juice and chili garlic sauce in this flavorful weeknight dinner.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest, plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 firm nectarines (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
1/2 cup torn fresh mint
1/4 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 36 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 216 milligrams, Sodium 1041 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 17 grams

LIME-GINGER CHICKEN KABOBS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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These chicken thighs are flavorful, moist, and very easy to make. And when dipped into an Asian-inspired peanut sauce, just wait for the m-m-m-m-m's to begin. I like to serve this with Cucumber Slices with Dill (a recipe on this site) and white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon sambal oelek
1 tablespoon warm water, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
4 lime wedges

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1345 mg, Sugar 8 g

GINGER-LIME CHICKEN WITH COCONUT RICE



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Chicken breast chunks are marinated in ginger and lime, stir fried with sesame oil and honey, then served with coconut rice. A simple recipe with not too many ingredients, but the taste is an eye-opener!

Provided by RuggerDucky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 limes, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
1 ¾ cups coconut milk
½ teaspoon white sugar
1 cup jasmine rice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a glass bowl, mix chicken breast cubes with lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger. Let marinate for about 20 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk and sugar over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, and cook tightly covered for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and fluff rice with a fork; cover, and keep warm.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and marinade. Stir fry until the chicken is nicely browned, about 3 minutes. Drizzle the honey onto the chicken and continue to stir-fry for another minute or so, being careful not to let the honey burn. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with coconut.
  • Serve hot with the coconut rice on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 43.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 117.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

LIME GINGER CHICKEN



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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

GINGER-LIME MARINADE FOR CHICKEN



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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.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH GINGER AND SOY



Grilled Chicken Breast with Ginger and Soy image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups soy sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dark sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
4 inches fresh ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin

Steps:

  • Combine the 1 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, half of the lime juice, ginger, and garlic, and 1/4 cup cilantro in the bottom of each of 2 large freezer bags. Put 2 chicken breasts in each bag and get them coated with the marinade. Then set the bags on a work surface, force the air out and seal them. Allow chicken to marinade for 1 hour. You can also freeze the chicken right in the marinade at this point. To do so fold each bag over the chicken 3 times, tape them well, and date them. Put it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Place a large grill pan on 2 burners over medium-high heat, or preheat an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. Fold a few paper towels into a thick square. Blot some oil on the paper towels and then carefully and quickly wipe the ridges of the gill pan or the hot grates of the grill to make a non-stick surface.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Lay the chicken on the hot grill and cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side until charred and firm. Serve with the sesame noodles and cucumber pickles.

GINGER CHICKEN



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This zingy curry is must-make recipe and only takes 50 minutes, fresher than your local take away and much healthier too

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1kg pack boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 thumb-size piece of fresh ginger, peeled and very finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp mild chilli powder
15g pack fresh coriander, chopped
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 medium onions
1 tsp ground turmeric
400ml can reduced-fat coconut milk
1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and sliced
1 chicken stock cube

Steps:

  • Slice each chicken thigh into 2 or 3 large chunks, then put in a bowl with the ginger, garlic, chilli powder, half the coriander, lime juice and 1 tbsp of the oil. Stir well, then cover and leave in the fridge to marinate until ready to cook. For the best flavour, do this in the morning or, better still, the night before.
  • Peel and quarter the onions, then very finely chop them in a food processor; for a curry you want the onion really fine. Heat the remaining oil in a wok or large frying pan, then add the onion and stir-fry for about 8 mins until soft. Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 min more, stirring well.
  • Tip in the chicken mixture with the marinade and cook over a high heat until the chicken changes colour. Pour in the coconut milk, add the chilli and stock, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the chicken is tender. Stir in the remaining coriander, then serve with pilau rice, a bowl of mango chutney - we like Geeta's - and some poppadoms or naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 1.29 milligram of sodium

GINGER & LIME CHICKEN WITH SWEET POTATO MASH



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This satisfying dish is packed full of zingy flavours, and it's low-fat too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

zest and juice 1 lime
1 tbsp maple syrup or clear honey
thumb-size piece fresh root ginger , cut into matchsticks, plus 1 tsp grated root ginger
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
450g/1lb sweet potatoes , roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix half the lime zest and all the juice with the maple syrup and grated ginger. Slash each chicken breast 3-4 times with a sharp knife, then coat well with the marinade. Set aside for 10 mins. Heat the grill and line the grill tray with foil.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes in salted boiling water for 10-12 mins until tender. Drain and mash well, adding the rest of the lime zest, plus some seasoning. Meanwhile, grill the chicken breasts for 10-15 mins, until cooked through and slightly caramelised.
  • Heat the oil in a small frying pan. When it's really hot, add the ginger matchsticks and fry for 1 min until the ginger is crisp. Lift out the matchsticks with a slotted spoon, then stir the mash into the gingerinfused oil. Divide the mash between 2 plates, top each with a chicken breast, scatter with the crisp ginger and serve with some sugar snap peas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.45 milligram of sodium

GRILLED SESAME LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



Grilled Sesame Lime Chicken Breasts image

Brining chicken breasts in a soy sauce and fish sauce marinade flecked with lime adds flavor and helps retain moisture while they are on the grill. Chicken breasts do particularly well when pounded into an even thickness and cooked quickly over a hot fire, which chars the exterior but keeps them juicy inside. But if you or anyone in your clan would prefer dark meat to white, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs. Serve these with a cucumber salad and grilled eggplant in the heart of summer.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style fish sauce
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated
3 garlic cloves, grated
2 limes, as needed
2 tablespoons peanut oil, more for grill
Sesame oil, as needed
Coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish
Thinly sliced red or green chilies, seeded, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger and garlic. Grate in zest of 1 lime and squeeze in its juice. Whisk in peanut oil. Place chicken breasts in bowl and turn breasts well to evenly coat with mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with peanut oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with sesame oil; garnish with lime juice and cilantro, and chiles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 755 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. You can also use chicken wings or drumsticks, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • Make sure the marinade is flavorful. The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a variety of spices, herbs, and citrus juices to create a marinade that's both delicious and unique.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavor it will absorb. If you're short on time, you can marinate the chicken for as little as 30 minutes, but for best results, marinate it for at least an hour or two.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If you're using a grill, cook the chicken over indirect heat.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken is dry and tough, so be careful not to overcook it.

Conclusion:

This ginger-lime marinated chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. The marinade is packed with flavor, and the chicken cooks up tender and juicy. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad, and enjoy!

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