Description
A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this Blueberry Thyme Chicken pairs juicy chicken with fresh blueberries and aromatic thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet and sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and thyme to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until blueberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with thyme before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a vegan version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Frozen blueberries can be used if fresh ones are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Blueberry Thyme Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Savory Chicken, Sweet Chicken Dish