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Ginger-Lime Chicken at Blue Hour

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Ginger-Lime Chicken at Blue Hour

At blue hour, a bright papaya relish lifts a beautifully simple chicken supper above the beach.

Recipe

Ginger-Lime Chicken at Blue Hour

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 limes
  • 1½ lb Okinawan sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 12 oz broccolini
  • 1 cup diced papaya
  • ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Marinate chicken with ginger, juice of 1 lime, and half the oil for 15 minutes.
  2. Boil sweet potato until tender; mash with a splash of water and a pinch of salt.
  3. Grill or sear chicken until 165°F; cook broccolini alongside until tender.
  4. Mix papaya, pepper, and remaining lime; spoon over chicken.