Gourmet Fruity Chicken Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blackberry Glaze
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Blackberry preserves (1/2 cup)
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Water (1/4 cup)
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Bourbon (2 tablespoons)
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Balsamic vinegar (2 tablespoons)
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Extra virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon)
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Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
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Garlic (1/2 teaspoon, minced)
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Kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon)
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Black pepper (1/8 teaspoon)
→ Chicken
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds, about 3 medium, pounded to even thickness)
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Kosher salt (1 teaspoon)
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Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
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Paprika (1/2 teaspoon)
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Extra virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
→ Garnish
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Fresh blackberries (1 1/2 cups, divided)
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Fresh thyme (for garnish)
# Instructions:
01 -
In a medium bowl, whisk together blackberry preserves, water, bourbon, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined. Set aside.
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Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, and paprika. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mixture.
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Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook another 6-7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and transfer to a plate. Tent loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
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In the same skillet, add 1 cup of fresh blackberries. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until blackberries soften and release their juices.
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Pour prepared blackberry glaze into the skillet with the blackberries. Stir gently to coat the berries. Let the glaze simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm up.
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Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon blackberry glaze over the chicken, letting it simmer for 1-2 minutes to warm the chicken and coat with sauce.
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Plate the chicken, spoon additional blackberry glaze over the top. Garnish with reserved fresh blackberries and fresh thyme.
# Notes:
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Pounding chicken to even thickness ensures consistent cooking
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Reserved fresh blackberries add a bright, fresh element to the dish
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Can be served with rice, roasted vegetables, or salad