Description
This recipe for Blueberry Thyme Chicken is an incredible, ultimate dish that balances sweet blueberries with savory chicken and aromatic thyme. It’s easy to prepare and offers a unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by patting the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and minced garlic on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside, covering loosely with foil.
- In the same skillet, add the fresh blueberries, honey, fresh thyme, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until the blueberries begin to burst and form a sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it with the blueberry sauce, and simmer for an additional minute.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
- Serve the chicken with the blueberry sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Marinate the chicken for deeper flavor.
- Experiment with adding cayenne pepper or balsamic vinegar.
- For a grilled version, marinate and grill the chicken.
- Substitute chicken with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
- Try other berries like raspberries or cherries for variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Cooked chicken with sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg