Bring a pop of color and taste to your dinner table.
Sometimes, dinner calls for a little something unexpected—something that surprises your taste buds and makes the whole table pause for a second bite. This dish delivers just that. With the tangy sweetness of strawberry glaze, the subtle warmth of spices, and the richness of perfectly cooked chicken, this recipe brings a unique and satisfying balance to your plate. It’s comfort food with a twist, easy to make and impossible to forget.
Ingredients
3 large chicken breasts
1/3 cup strawberry jelly or jam
2 tablespoons red cooking wine
2 tablespoons vinegar of choice (recommend white balsamic)
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon coriander
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Tabasco Sweet & Spicy, to taste
Tools:
Large covered saute pan or caldera
Tongs
Measuring cups and spoons
Small mixing dish
Knife
Fork
Meat thermometer
Begin with the tablespoon of butter in the saute pan. Set the burner to medium and let the butter melt. Generously salt your chicken breasts, then add them to the pan once the butter is hot. Crank the heat up to medium-high. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook for at least five minutes before attempting to flip. Double that time if you're working with thick pieces like we were.
While the chicken is cooking, measure your strawberry jelly or jam into the small dish. Measure in your vinegar, the cooking wine, tarragon and coriander. Add only half of the basil and reserve the rest. Whisk the jam, liquids and spices together with a fork, breaking up big lumps of strawberry.
Flip the chicken breasts, reduce the heat to medium again, and reset your timer for 5-10 minutes, adjusting based on the thickness of the chicken pieces. Cover the pan again and find something to occupy your next few minutes. (We used the time to make drop biscuits.)
When you're ready to check on the chicken again, hit it with a meat thermometer to ensure a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees. If it's a tiny bit shy and you're only waiting for the biggest piece in the pan, you can proceed. But if you’re more than 10 degrees low, put the lid back on and try again in a few more minutes. The chicken has to be pretty much fully cooked before going on to the next step.
Next up, pour the strawberry mixture over the chicken, making sure to get some all over the top. Sprinkle on some fresh cracked black pepper, now that it's got something to stick to, and add the remaining basil at this stage.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the chicken continue to cook in this mixture, uncovered, for another eight minutes or so. Once the sauce thickens up, it's ready to remove from the pan.
Drizzle with Tabasco Sweet & Spicy hot sauce for a little kick. Serve with some dark vegetables, like broccoli, kale or Brussels sprouts for the best flavor balance
Berry Glazed Chicken proves that dinner doesn’t have to be ordinary—it can be extraordinary with just a handful of simple ingredients and a little creativity. Sweet, savory, and with just the right amount of spice, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. And speaking of favorites, when it comes to keeping your kitchen running smoothly, trust the experts at Appliance Rescue Service. From routine maintenance to unexpected repairs, our team is here to help.