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BLUEBERRY THYME CHICKEN Recipe

BLUEBERRY THYME CHICKEN Recipe
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This sweet and savory chicken dish combines juicy chicken breasts with a gorgeous blueberry thyme sauce for a gourmet chicken recipe that looks fancy but couldn’t be easier to make.

Ingredients

Blueberry Thyme Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (save a few for garnish if you’re feeling fancy!)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried in a pinch)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (use the good stuff for searing)

Instructions

  1. Get organized: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather all your ingredients—this moves quickly once you start.
  2. Season generously: Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Don’t be shy here—proper seasoning makes all the difference.
  3. Make the magic sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and fresh thyme over medium heat. Gently smash blueberries with a fork as they cook, creating a chunky, jammy sauce (about 5 minutes total).
  4. Sear to perfection: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken breasts 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and gorgeous.
  5. Bring it together: Pour that beautiful blueberry sauce right over the seared chicken in the skillet—it should sizzle and smell incredible.
  6. Finish in the oven: Transfer skillet to preheated oven and bake 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Trust your thermometer over timing!
  7. Serve with style: Let rest for 3 minutes, then serve with extra sauce drizzled on top and maybe a sprig of fresh thyme for that restaurant look.

Notes

  • Seriously, don’t skip the searing step—that golden crust keeps everything juicy.
  • Every oven runs differently, so trust your meat thermometer over strict timing.
  • The beauty of this dish is how the sauce caramelizes beautifully without any fancy techniques.

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Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/blueberry-thyme-chicken-recipe/