Blueberry Thyme Chicken (Print version)

Tender chicken in a rich blueberry thyme reduction sauce

# What goes in:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Blueberry Thyme Sauce

04 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
05 - 1 small shallot finely chopped
06 - 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves plus extra for garnish
07 - 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
08 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
09 - 1 tbsp honey
10 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter

# Cooking steps:

01 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped shallot to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Add blueberries, thyme leaves, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and honey to the skillet. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until blueberries burst and sauce reduces slightly.
05 - Stir in butter until melted and sauce becomes smooth and glossy.
06 - Return chicken to the skillet, turning to coat thoroughly with blueberry-thyme sauce. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve chicken topped with additional sauce and fresh thyme sprigs.

# Tips from flavorandfeast:

01 -
  • The blueberry sauce creates this gorgeous, restaurant-quality presentation that takes zero effort
  • It hits that perfect sweet and savory balance that makes everyone ask for seconds
02 -
  • Dont skip searing the chicken first because those browned bits in the pan become the foundation of the sauce's flavor
  • The sauce will look thin at first but thickens beautifully as the blueberries break down and release their natural pectin
03 -
  • Add a splash of dry red wine with the broth for an even deeper, more complex flavor profile
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce adds a subtle warmth that balances the sweetness

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