Description
Experience a burst of flavor with our Sweet and Spicy Jalapeno Raspberry Chicken, ready in just 25 minutes! This dish combines juicy chicken thighs with a tantalizing glaze made from sweet raspberry preserves and zesty jalapenos. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s both quick to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors that will delight your taste buds. Serve it over rice or alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raspberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine raspberry preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in half of the marinade for about 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard used marinade) and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Add sliced jalapenos to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle with remaining marinade before garnishing with fresh raspberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg