Blackberry Chicken
Tender and juicy chicken breast that's baked in a tangy and sweet glaze that tastes amazing.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 165kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
- Large bowl
- baster or spoon
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 blackberries Yes, you only need 4 berries. plus more for serving if desired
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- ½ teaspoon paprika divided
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the 4 blackberries until completely muddled. To the blackberries, add the brown sugar, vinegar, olive oil, thyme, ¼ teaspoon paprika, garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Pour over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining paprika over the chicken. Add additional salt and black pepper over the chicken, if desired.
- Basting often, bake the chicken for 40 to 50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees at the thickest part of the largest chicken breast.
- Serve the chicken with additional blackberries, if desired.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh blackberries when possible. If you're using frozen berries, make sure to thaw them before adding them to your recipe.
- When making a sauce for your blackberry chicken, try adding balsamic vinegar or honey for a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Serve your blackberry chicken with sides such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Breast | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg