Description
A delightful fusion of flavors, Blueberry Thyme Chicken features juicy chicken breasts paired with a luscious blueberry sauce, making for an impressive yet easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (save a few for garnish if you’re feeling fancy!)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper generously.
- In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme over medium heat, gently smashing blueberries until a chunky sauce forms (about 5 minutes).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet and sear chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the blueberry sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 3 minutes before serving, drizzled with extra sauce and garnished with thyme.
Notes
- Do not skip the searing step for a golden crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked properly.
- The sauce caramelizes beautifully without any fancy techniques.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheat gently with broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 150mg