Bourbon Blackberry Chicken

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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

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)

Directions

Mix blackberry glaze.

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 chicken breasts dry.

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

Season chicken.

In a small bowl, mix the salt, pepper, and paprika. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.

Cook chicken.

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.

Add fresh blackberries and water.

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 blackberry glaze. Simmer.

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 chicken to skillet to simmer in sauce.

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.

Serve with blackberry glaze, blackberries, and fresh thyme.

To serve, spoon the blackberry glaze over the chicken and garnish with the reserved fresh blackberries and fresh thyme.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with gl
• Calories: 498 kcal