Description
Enjoy a flavorful Smoky Paprika Chicken with a delicious Blackberry Jalapeño Melt that brings a perfect blend of savory and spicy to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mix all over the chicken breasts and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- In a separate bowl, combine blackberries and diced jalapeño.
- Once the chicken is cooked, top each breast with the blackberry-jalapeño mixture and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to melt for about 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, keep some seeds from the jalapeño.
- Pair with a side salad or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with topping
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg