Blueberry Thyme Chicken Recipe
Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a savory and sweet dish featuring tender chicken breasts and a delicious blueberry sauce.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
- medium saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 oz each
- Salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Blueberry Thyme Sauce
- 1 cup fresh blueberries reserve a few for garnish
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme. Smash the blueberries to create a chunky sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the blueberry sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is cooked to 165°F (74°C).
- Let chicken rest for 3 minutes and serve drizzled with sauce and garnished with thyme and reserved blueberries.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Dried thyme can be used but in half the amount to avoid overpowering the sauce. This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 32gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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