Description
A bold and flavorful chicken dish coated in a sweet, tangy raspberry glaze with a spicy kick from jalapeños, creating a perfect balance of sweet and heat.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and jalapeños until fragrant.
- Add raspberries, raspberry jam, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice.
- Stir and simmer until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add chicken broth if needed to thin the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to control spice level.
- Use frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable.
- Try blackberries or strawberries for variation.
- Grill the chicken for a smoky flavor.
- Add a splash of broth if the sauce thickens too much when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
