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Best-Ever Blueberry Thyme Chicken – Easy Ultimate Dinner Recipe

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Best-Ever Blueberry Thyme Chicken is a sweet and savory dish featuring juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and fragrant thyme for a vibrant, flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, thyme, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Gently fold in blueberries without crushing them.
  3. Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl and pour marinade over. Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours in refrigerator.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Pour reserved marinade with blueberries over chicken.
  7. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 15-20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  8. Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Spoon blueberry sauce over chicken and serve.

Notes

  • Marinating longer enhances flavor.
  • Use fresh thyme for brighter flavor.
  • Pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American