Description
Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring tender chicken breasts glazed with a fresh blueberry and thyme sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional garnish: fresh thyme sprigs or extra blueberries
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add blueberries, honey, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and thyme. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, cover, and cook 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve chicken with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with fresh thyme or extra blueberries if desired.
Notes
Optional: Add a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: blueberry chicken, thyme chicken, sweet and savory chicken, easy chicken dinner