Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup fresh blackberries
– ½ cup bourbon
– ¼ cup soy sauce
– ¼ cup honey
– 2 tablespoons cornstarch
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Tasty Blackberry Bourbon Chicken is a straightforward process. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
2. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine blackberries, bourbon, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Gradually add this to the simmering sauce, stirring until it thickens.
4. Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through.
5. Combine Chicken and Sauce: Pour the blackberry bourbon sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
These steps will guide you in crafting this incredible dish effortlessly, allowing you to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 28g