Description
Learn how to make a flavorful Blackberry Jalapeño Chicken dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors perfectly. Try this unique recipe today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tsp (10 ml) s oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh blackberries, very slightly smashed with a fork
- 4 small jalapeno peppers, sliced, most seeds removed
- 4 thick slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) s avocado oil, grass-fed butter, green, unrefined coconut oil, or olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) your favorite dry white grape juice, or chicken bone broth
- Handful of fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to preheat.
- Coat the chicken breasts with a mixture of oregano, garlic powder, sea salt, and pepper on all surfaces.
- Cut a slit lengthwise in each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through, to form a pocket for filling.
- Evenly distribute the cheese slices and jalapeño slices into the pockets, followed by spooning in the lightly crushed blackberries.
- Use toothpicks to secure the openings if necessary.
- Warm the oil in a large skillet that can go in the oven, over medium heat. Sear the chicken until it achieves a rich golden-brown on both sides, approximately 4 minutes per side.
- Pour the white grape juice or chicken bone broth into the skillet to deglaze and enhance the flavor, then place the skillet in the oven.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C) as checked with a food thermometer.
- Finish by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or basil on top.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in seasoning mixture for 30 minutes before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Remove most jalapeño seeds to adjust spiciness level in the dish.
- Choose low moisture mozzarella to avoid excess liquid when using cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords: chicken pockets, blackberry jalapeno, skillet chicken, cheesy stuffed chicken, savory stuffed chicken, flavorful poultry