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Jalapeno Raspberry Chicken

Jalapeno Raspberry Chicken

A delightful blend of sweet raspberries and spicy jalapeños in a quick and easy chicken dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Glaze
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
Cooking Oil
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for cooking
Finish
  • 1 medium fresh jalapeño pepper sliced
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries for garnish

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the raspberry preserves, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Rub this seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs for full flavor.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Wait until the oil shimmers for the best searing results.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the skillet. Sear for about 5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and tent it with foil to keep warm while you prepare the glaze.
  6. In the same skillet, add the sliced jalapeño and the prepared raspberry glaze. Gently stir while scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the pan.
  7. Carefully stir in fresh raspberries, coating them in the warm glaze without breaking them apart too much for texture.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the glaze over the top. Cook until everything is heated through, about 1 minute.
  9. Plate and enjoy this beautiful Jalapeno Raspberry Chicken immediately, perfect over rice or with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken thighs are at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when searing chicken.

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