Grilled Blackberry Chicken

March 14, 2022 By: Comments
Grilled chicken breast on plate topped with blackberry sauce and thyme, fresh thyme, blackberries, halved lemons, in background, cutlery set next to plate, serving dish of dijon mustard, gray wood background
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Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
40 minutes (plus marinating)
Serves:
8
When berries come into season — we want to use them in everything! You might think of fruits like blackberries only for desserts, but they work deliciously well in savory dishes, too. Enjoy them in a blackberry sauce that compliments chicken thighs. The berries’ juicy, earthy flavor adds just the right hint of sweetness to balance the char of the grill!

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Combine the chicken, olive oil, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Massage the mixture into the chicken to cover completely. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  2. Meanwhile, using a fork, mash the blackberries, water, vinegar and sugar together in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and mustard until combined. Set aside.
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the excess marinade off the chicken. Place the chicken skin-side down and cook, flipping occasionally, until the skin is golden brown and crisp, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Drizzle the chicken with the blackberry sauce and top with the remaining thyme. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tip: Substitute raspberries or blueberries for blackberries! If using blueberries, substitute balsamic vinegar for apple cider vinegar to make a blueberry balsamic sauce!