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Blueberry Thyme Chicken Recipe

Blueberry Thyme Chicken Recipe

A delightful Blueberry Thyme Chicken Recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a sweet and tangy blueberry sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 chicken breasts
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Oven-safe skillet
  • meat thermometer

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
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme leaves. Smash the blueberries as they cook to create a chunky sauce.
  • Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Pour the warm blueberry sauce over the seared chicken in the skillet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 3 minutes. Serve with the remaining sauce and garnish with fresh thyme and reserved blueberries.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature for perfect doneness. Reserve a few blueberries for garnish. This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh green salad. For a gluten-free version, ensure the balsamic vinegar is certified gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Blueberry Thyme Chicken, Chicken Recipe, easy chicken dinner, Healthy Chicken Meal, quick dinner, Savory Chicken
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