Description
A refined weeknight centerpiece, this chicken dish combines sweet raspberry, bright citrus, and jalapeño heat, finished in a glossy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed or light olive oil)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or ¾ cup high-quality raspberry preserves)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or fresh lime juice
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (optional)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cold
- Fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Thin lime wedges and extra raspberries (for garnish)
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the neutral oil until shimmering. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and the interior reaches 160°F. Remove and tent with foil to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium, add oil if needed, and sweat the minced shallot and garlic until translucent (about 1 minute). Add diced jalapeño and cook until softened.
- Stir in fresh raspberries (or preserves), honey, and rice vinegar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- If desired, whisk in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in the cold butter for a glossy finish.
- Return the rested chicken to the pan, spooning glaze over each piece, and warm through for 1–2 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to plates, spoon additional glaze over, and garnish with chopped herbs, lime wedges, and raspberries.
Notes
Use fresh raspberries for brightness; preserves work for convenience. Adjust jalapeño to taste for heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg