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Best-Ever Blueberry Thyme Chicken

Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a sweet and savory blueberry thyme sauce, perfect for elegant dinners or elevated weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  5. Add blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, broth, thyme, and lemon juice. Simmer 5-7 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over. Cook until slightly thickened.
  7. Garnish with thyme and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes or rice to soak up the sauce. Fresh thyme enhances the aroma significantly.