Description
Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a flavorful blend of tender chicken, sweet blueberries, and aromatic thyme, creating a unique dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (high-quality for searing)
For the Blueberry Thyme Sauce:
1 cup fresh blueberries (reserve a few for garnish)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
Instructions
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Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken for 6–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
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Mix sauce ingredients: In a small bowl, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme.
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Add sauce to the skillet with the chicken.
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Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
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Garnish with reserved blueberries and serve hot.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, thyme, blueberries, and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Frozen blueberries can be used — thaw and drain well before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop Searing
- Cuisine: American with Gourmet Twist
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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