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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
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Chicken:
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Sweet & Spicy Sauce:
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½ cup raspberry preserves
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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1–2 jalapeños, finely diced (seeds removed for less heat)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Garnish (Optional):
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Fresh cilantro or parsley
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Sliced jalapeños
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add raspberry preserves, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, jalapeños, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer sauce for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, flipping once, until chicken is fully coated.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs stay juicier, but breasts work great too.
- Adjust heat by changing jalapeño amount or adding extra chili flakes.
- For a grilled version, brush sauce on during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Swap raspberry for blackberry or strawberry preserves if needed.
This Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Raspberry Chicken is a bold, flavor-packed dish with the perfect balance of heat and sweetness. Juicy chicken is coated in a sticky raspberry sauce with a kick of fresh jalapeño, creating a vibrant glaze that caramelizes beautifully as it cooks.
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Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this recipe feels unique yet approachable. The contrast of fruity sweetness and gentle spice makes every bite exciting and unforgettable.
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