Description
Best-Ever Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a juicy and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful blueberry and thyme sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried thyme)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, honey, thyme, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, careful not to smash them.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor).
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear Chicken: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil, then remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade for later) and sear each breast for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add Marinade: Pour the reserved marinade with the blueberries over the seared chicken in the skillet.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Rest: Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve: Slice the chicken and spoon the blueberry sauce on top before serving.
Notes
- For a tangy flavor, feel free to add a splash of lemon juice.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Ensure not to overcook the chicken to keep it moist and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg