Description
Juicy, pan-seared chicken breasts topped with a luscious blueberry thyme sauce a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that elevate an easy weeknight dinner into something truly special.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add blueberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, thyme, and lemon zest.
6. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until blueberries burst and sauce thickens slightly.
7. Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top to coat.
8. Simmer for 2 more minutes, then garnish with fresh thyme and serve.
Notes
Pair with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple arugula salad.
Use frozen blueberries if fresh aren’t in season — no need to thaw.
Add a splash of white wine for an extra layer of flavor and depth.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: blueberry thyme chicken, skillet chicken recipe, savory fruit sauce, easy chicken dinner, healthy chicken recipe