Description
This Jalapeño Raspberry Chicken is a perfect blend of spicy and sweet, featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a luscious raspberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. I like to let it sit for a few minutes while the pan heats up, allowing the flavors to settle in.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the chicken. Cook until golden on both sides and fully cooked through, about 6–7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, you will notice those browned bits left behind. Add the minced garlic and sliced jalapeños, letting them soften and release their aroma. It is at this moment the kitchen begins to smell warm and inviting.
- Next, gently stir in the raspberries, honey, and apple cider vinegar. As the raspberries break down, they create a naturally sweet and slightly tangy sauce.
- To thicken the sauce, mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the pan. Let it simmer until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece so it absorbs all that sweet and spicy flavor.
- Let everything cook together for a few more minutes, allowing the jalapeño raspberry chicken to fully come together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- You can adjust the heat by leaving some seeds in the jalapeños if you prefer a spicier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 645mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg