Pimentos Grilled Chicken With Raspberry Butte

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender grilled chicken breasts coated in a vibrant, sweet-tart raspberry pesto reduction.
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Pimentos Grilled Chicken With Raspberry Butte

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 165.0

Description

This elegant yet simple dish transforms humble chicken breasts into a restaurant-quality meal. The star is the glossy raspberry butter sauce, which balances the herbal brightness of pesto and tarragon with the sweet acidity of raspberry jam and wine vinegar. The chicken is quickly grilled or broiled to seal in juices, then finished in the pan with the sauce and fresh raspberries. The result is a tender, protein-packed main with complex flavor notes that pair beautifully with pasta or roasted vegetables. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a sophisticated weeknight treat, this recipe delivers impressive results with minimal effort. The contrast between the savory chicken and the fruity, herbaceous sauce creates a memorable dining experience that feels both comforting and luxurious.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Cook chicken on a preheated grill or under a hot broiler for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. Alternatively, sauté in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large frying pan over moderately low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
  4. Add the chopped shallot to the melted butter and sauté until translucent, being careful not to brown it.
  5. Stir in the pesto, tarragon, raspberry wine vinegar, raspberry jam, and red wine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to combine into a smooth sauce.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan along with the fresh raspberries (if using).
  7. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, allowing it to reheat and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken immediately, spooning the raspberry pesto sauce and raspberries over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 165.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
Sodium 74.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 31.0g62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, raspberry, pesto, grilled, dinner, sauce, tarragon, easy, weeknight, protein, fruity, herb, glaze, quick, pan-seared, sweet-tart, comfort food, gluten-free, low-carb, summer
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