Lemongrass And Curry Chicken Breasts With Fresh Tro

Name: Lemongrass And Curry Chicken Breasts With Fresh Tropical Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Salsa; 3/4 cup mango, finely diced; 1/2 cup papaya, finely diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 cup seedless cucumber, finely diced; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon mint, finely minced; 1 teaspoon jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (or more to taste); 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; For the Chicken; 2 stalks lemongrass; 1 inch ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon ot chili sauce; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 lime, juice of; 4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skin ON

Servings: persons

For the Salsa
3/4 cup mango, finely diced
1/2 cup papaya, finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup seedless cucumber, finely diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon mint, finely minced
1 teaspoon jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Chicken
2 stalks lemongrass
1 inch ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon ot chili sauce
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 lime, juice of
4 chicken breast halves, boneless and skin ON

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Salsa:
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In a medium bowl, combine the mango, papaya, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mint, jalapeno, lime juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or as long as 8 hours. Bring to room temp before serving.
3
Chicken:
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Cut away any hard parts of the lemongrass stalks. Slice crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices. In a food processor or blender, combine the lemongrass, ginger, chile sauce, curry and 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil. Puree until smooth.
5
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the pureed mixture until the aroma is apparent, about 5 minutes. Mix in the soy sauce, lime juice, and 1/4 cup water. Cool to room temperature.
6
Place the chicken in a large bowl. Pour the cooled puree mixture over the chicken and toss to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours.
7
Lightly brush the cooking grate with oil. Place the chicken breasts, skin side down, over indirect medium heat. Grill, turning once, until the meat is opaque throughout and the juices run clear, 10-12 minutes.
8
Serve the chicken breasts warm with the tropical salsa.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Salsa, 3/4 cup mango, finely diced, 1/2 cup papaya, finely diced, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Lemongrass And Curry Chicken Breasts With Fresh Tropical Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Lemongrass And Curry Chicken Breasts With Fresh Tropical Salsa

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