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Blueberry Thyme Chicken

Delicious Blueberry Thyme Chicken for a Flavorful Feast

Discover Blueberry Thyme Chicken, a delightful dish combining sweet blueberries and savory thyme for an impressive dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chopped thyme or dried thyme
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer
  • Cutting Board
  • resealable plastic bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, honey, chopped thyme, minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Whisk until well blended and set aside.
  2. Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over chicken, ensuring full coverage. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken breasts, searing one side for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip, searing for another 4-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and cover skillet. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Combine leftover marinade with fresh blueberries in the skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Slice chicken and drizzle blueberry sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for best flavor. Serve with sides or atop greens for a salad.

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