Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Raspberry Chicken
Sweet & Spicy Jalapeño Raspberry Chicken is a bold and vibrant dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a glossy raspberry glaze with fresh jalapeño heat for the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For the raspberry jalapeño sauce:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro or extra sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6–7 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and chopped jalapeños for about 1 minute.
- Stir in raspberries, honey, soy sauce, and vinegar or lime juice.
- Add chicken broth and simmer for 5–7 minutes, gently mashing raspberries as they soften.
- If desired, stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
- Simmer together for a few minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish as desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Grill chicken for a smoky flavor variation.
- Add raspberry preserves for a sweeter, thicker glaze.
- Adjust heat level by reducing jalapeños or removing seeds.
- Stir in fresh whole raspberries at the end for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
