Black Pepper-Curry Chicken Sauté
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 cup canned light coconut milk 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 to 1 tsp