Description
A bold Southern classic, Jezebel Chicken combines sweet pineapple and apple jelly with horseradish and mustard for an unforgettable sweet-and-spicy glazed chicken dish.
A bold Southern classic, Jezebel Chicken combines sweet pineapple and apple jelly with horseradish and mustard for an unforgettable sweet-and-spicy glazed chicken dish.
Ingredients
4 (6 oz) skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, patted dry
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 tablespoons apple jelly
3 tablespoons pineapple fruit preserves
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (or to taste)
½ teaspoon ground dry mustard
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cubed
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Season chicken evenly with salt and ¼ teaspoon of the black pepper.
Place chicken skin-side down in a cold skillet. Turn heat to medium-high and cook undisturbed for 6–9 minutes, until skin is crispy and browned. Flip and cook another 4–5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in the skillet; discard the rest. (If needed, add a bit of neutral oil.)
In a small bowl, mix together apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, dry mustard, crushed red pepper, and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper to make the Jezebel sauce. Set aside.
Sauté shallot in skillet over medium heat until softened, about 1 minute. Add green onions and garlic, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Stir in the Jezebel sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
Return chicken (skin-side up) to skillet. Simmer until chicken reaches 165°F internally, about 8–10 minutes.
Remove chicken. Continue cooking sauce until slightly thickened, about 1 more minute.
Swirl in butter until glossy. Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
If chicken doesn’t render enough fat, use neutral oil to cook aromatics.
Sauce can be adjusted to taste—add more horseradish or crushed red pepper for a spicier kick.
Best served with rice, roasted vegetables, or cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Dinner
- Method: Skillet, Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Southern, American
