Description
Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a vibrant blueberry sauce, infused with aromatic thyme. This recipe brings together sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The explosion of taste and the stunning presentation will have everyone at your table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, and thyme. Stir gently until the blueberries burst to create a sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the blueberry sauce over the seared chicken, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra thyme or blueberries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg