Blackberry Balsamic Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this exquisite Blackberry Balsamic Chicken recipe, where tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a luscious, tangy-sweet sauce made from fresh blackberries, balsamic vinegar, and a hint of honey. Infused with the earthy aroma of garlic and fresh thyme, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and fruity flavors. The secret to its rich, velvety finish? A touch of butter stirred into the thickened sauce just before serving. Ready in under 40 minutes, this gourmet-level dish is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal. Keywords: blackberry balsamic chicken, balsamic glaze chicken, quick weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 cups blackberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, blackberries, honey, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Stir to combine.
Allow the sauce to come to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, gently mashing some of the blackberries with the back of a spoon to release their juices.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
Simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Stir in the butter at the end to add richness to the sauce.
Serve the chicken hot, topped with the blackberry balsamic glaze. Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.1 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 156 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 790 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 679 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
