Raspberry Chicken Recipe

Raspberry Chicken is probably my most-requested main dish at potlucks. I dont mind making it often. Its quick to fixand always gets cleaned up! There are many fruit growers in our area of Oregon, and my husband and I enjoy picking fresh ingredients for recipes like this when we can.

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Raspberry Chicken Recipe

Raspberry Chicken is probably my most-requested main dish at potlucks. I dont mind making it often. Its quick to fixand always gets cleaned up! There are many fruit growers in our area of Oregon, and my husband and I enjoy picking fresh ingredients for recipes like this when we can.

  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Served Person: 8
  • Carbohydrate 1.68903187559615 g
  • Cholesterol 10.275 mg
  • Fat 4.54394531250812 g
  • Fiber 0.0527343759539373 g
  • Protein 0.351384062579058 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.85929531250129 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 serving (22g)
  • Sodium 28.5486875098815 mg
  • Sugar 1.63629749964221 g
  • Trans Fat 0.170647500002679 g
  • Calories 50 calories

Step-by-step

  • Coat chicken with flour. Melt butter with oil in large skillet. Brown chicken, turning once. Add broth and vinegar to the skillet.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to serving platter and keep warm. Add cream to skillet. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Serve sauce with chicken.
Unlike standard pan-seared cutlets finished with heavy stocks, this preparation relies on fruit vinegar to drive the pan sauce. Managing multiple burners efficiently requires dredging all eight chicken breasts before heating the fat. Sear the poultry in batches using a wide skillet to prevent crowding, which guarantees a golden crust instead of grey, steamed meat.

Freezing and Reheating

Dairy emulsions split during freezing, meaning sauces containing heavy whipping cream require careful handling for storage. Freeze the cooked chicken breasts separately in airtight containers for up to three months without the sauce. Reheat the thawed meat gently in a covered skillet with two tablespoons of water at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through, then whisk a fresh batch of cream into the pan drippings.

Pan Searing Mechanics

Combining canola oil with butter raises the smoke point, allowing high-heat browning without scorching the milk solids. Turn the chicken only once after four minutes of undisturbed contact to develop proper protein bonding. Cook until internal probes read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Acid Reduction Control

Boiling raspberry vinegar raw releases sharp acetic fumes that irritate the eyes, so ensure adequate kitchen ventilation before introducing the liquid. Simmer the broth and vinegar mixture for two minutes to mellow the sharpness before incorporating the dairy. Stir continuously with a flat wooden spatula to prevent the flour coating from settling and burning against the bottom of the pan.