🍋 Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa 🍍🌶️

 

🍋 Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa 🍍🌶️

This Lemon Ginger Chicken with Pineapple Mango Salsa dish is bursting with fresh, zesty, and tropical flavors! Juicy chicken bites coated in a lemon-ginger glaze, served over creamy coconut rice, topped with a vibrant pineapple mango salsa, and finished with a drizzle of spicy mayo. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy! 🌞✨

Ingredients:

Lemon Ginger Chicken:

1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 🌿

Zest of 1 lemon 🍋

1/4 cup lemon juice 🍋

2 tbsp honey 🍯

1 tbsp soy sauce 🥄

1 tbsp olive oil 🌿

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Coconut Rice:

1 cup jasmine or basmati rice 🍚

1 cup coconut milk 🥥

1/2 cup water 💧

1/2 tsp salt 🧂

Pineapple Mango Salsa:

1/2 cup diced pineapple 🍍

1/2 cup diced mango 🥭

1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅

1 tbsp lime juice 🍋

Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional) 🌿

Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

Spicy Mayo:

1/4 cup mayonnaise 🍶

1-2 tsp sriracha (adjust for spice) 🌶️

1 tsp lime juice 🍋

Instructions:

Prepare the Coconut Rice: Rinse jasmine rice, then combine it with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and infused with coconut flavor. 🍚🥥

Make the Lemon Ginger Glaze: In a small bowl, mix grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce. Set aside.

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Pour the lemon ginger glaze over the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the chicken. 🍗✨

Prepare the Pineapple Mango Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to mix. 🥑🍍

Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust spice level to taste. 🌶️🍶

Assemble the Bowl: Start with a base of coconut rice, add the lemon ginger chicken, and top with pineapple mango salsa. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for extra flavor. 🌿🍋

This tropical-inspired bowl is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy—a fresh and vibrant meal that’s sure to satisfy! 🌴💥

Seafood Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce

 

Seafood Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

- ½ cup unsalted butter

- 4 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon lemon juice

- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

- ¼ teaspoon black pepper

- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)

- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)

Directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

3. Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper if using.

4. Simmer for another minute, stirring occasionally.

5. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.

6. Serve warm as a dipping sauce for crab legs, shrimp, lobster, or other seafood.

Storage Information

- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

- Reheat gently over low heat before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: About ½ cup

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls

 

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls 

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

1 cup warm milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon salt

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup mashed banana (about 2-3 medium bananas)

For the Filling:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Icing:

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix warm milk with yeast and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and mashed banana. Mix well.

Gradually add flour, stirring until the dough comes together. Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes.

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

For the filling, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Roll out dough on a floured surface into a 20x14-inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough and sprinkle with walnuts, if using.

Roll up tightly from the long side. Cut into 12 rolls and place in a greased baking dish.

Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

For the icing, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Prep Time: 2 hours | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

Parmesan Garlic Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

 

Parmesan Garlic Turkey Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna 

Ingredients:

    12 lasagna noodles, cooked

    1 lb ground beef

    4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

    1 small onion, diced

    2 cloves garlic, minced

    1 tsp salt

    1/2 tsp black pepper

    1/2 tsp paprika

    1 cup marinara sauce

    1/2 cup ketchup

    1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

    1 tsp garlic powder

    1 tsp Italian seasoning

    1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    1 cup ricotta cheese

    1 egg

    1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

    Cook beef in a skillet over medium heat, adding diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until beef is browned, then drain excess fat.

    Stir in marinara sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.

    In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and half the parsley.

    Assemble the lasagna:

        Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

        Add a layer of cooked lasagna noodles.

        Spread a layer of ricotta mixture, followed by a layer of meat sauce.

        Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese.

        Repeat layers, finishing with cheese on top.

    Sprinkle crumbled turkey bacon over the top layer.

    Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden and bubbly.

    Let it rest for 10 minutes, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 20 min | Cooking Time: 40 min | Total Time: 1 hr

Kcal: ~500 per serving | Servings: 8

Bacon Cheeseburger Garlic Bombs

Bacon Cheeseburger Garlic Bombs

🍔 Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef 🍖

12 slices of bacon 🥓

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 🧀

1/4 cup garlic butter 🧄🧈

12 small dough balls (store-bought or homemade) 🍞

Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

🍳 Instructions:

Cook ground beef with salt and pepper until browned, then stir in shredded cheddar cheese.

Flatten each dough ball and place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center. Fold dough over to seal.

Wrap each bomb with a slice of bacon, brushing with garlic butter.

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bacon is crispy.

Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy, garlicky goodness!

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

 

Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

Ingredients:

1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye or sirloin

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup shredded provolone cheese

1 package egg roll wrappers

Vegetable oil for frying

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Return the beef to the skillet and mix with the onions and peppers. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Lay an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you. Place 2-3 tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center of the wrapper, then sprinkle with shredded provolone cheese.

Fold the bottom corner over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Seal the edges with a bit of water.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Fry the egg rolls in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 290 kcal | Servings: 12 egg rolls

Craving a Healthy Snack? Try Keto Crispy Garlic Zucchini Chips!

 

Craving a Healthy Snack? Try Keto Crispy Garlic Zucchini Chips!

Ingredients: 

2 medium zucchinis, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping 

Directions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C) or set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). 

2. Slice the zucchinis thinly into rounds. 

3. In a bowl, toss zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. 

4. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet or air fryer basket. 

5. If using the oven, bake for 2-3 hours or until crispy, flipping halfway through. For the air fryer, cook for about 15-20 minutes, shaking occasionally, until crispy. 

6. (Optional) Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking for extra flavor. 

7. Allow to cool and enjoy your crispy zucchini chips!

Prep time: about 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 2-3 hours in the oven or 15-20 minutes in the air fryer 

Nutritional values: Approximately 40 calories per serving. Each serving contains 3g of carbs, 2g of protein, and 3g of fat, making it a deliciously guilt-free snack.

Imagine your family gathered around, enjoying these tasty chips together.