Blackberry Fire Chicken
Sweet, spicy, and a little bit fiery, this Blackberry Fire Chicken brings big flavor to dinner! Juicy chicken thighs are coated in a glossy blackberry sauce with jalapeño, serrano, honey, and lime.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 310kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Blackberry Fire Sauce
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, no need to thaw frozen berries
- 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced (leave the seeds in for more heat), plus more for garnish
- 1 small serrano pepper, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup (105 g) blackberry preserves
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, from about ½ lime
- Jalapeños, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry. In a small bowl, mix the salt, black pepper, chili powder, and paprika. Season both sides of the chicken evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced jalapeño and serrano pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the blackberries. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, gently pressing some of the berries with the back of a spoon to release their juices while leaving some whole for texture.
- Stir in the blackberry preserves, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and lime juice. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the spoon.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, allowing the chicken to heat through and become coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with sliced jalapeños and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 310kcal