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Bourbon Blackberry Chicken

Savor the flavors of Bourbon Blackberry Chicken! This amazing dish is pan-seared chicken with a tangy-sweet blackberry glaze and fresh blackberries. AMAZING!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: Bourbon Blackberry Chicken
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 498kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Blackberry Glaze

  • ½ cup (72 g) blackberry preserves
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 3 medium chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups (216 g) fresh blackberries, divided
  • fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  • To a medium bowl, add the blackberry preserves, water, bourbon, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until fully combined. Set aside.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and paprika. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
  • To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side. Then, flip and cook for another 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust the heat as needed to prevent burning. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • To the same skillet, add 1 cup of the fresh blackberries. (Reserve ½ cup of blackberries for serving.) Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the blackberries begin to soften and release their juices.
  • Pour the prepared blackberry glaze into the skillet with the blackberries. Stir gently to coat the berries. Then, let the glaze simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm up.
  • Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the blackberry glaze over the chicken, letting it simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm the chicken through and coat it with the sauce.
  • To serve, spoon the blackberry glaze over the chicken and garnish with the reserved fresh blackberries and fresh thyme.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast with glaze | Calories: 498kcal