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Bourbon Blackberry Chicken

Bourbon Blackberry Chicken: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

This Bourbon Blackberry Chicken recipe combines tender chicken and sweet blackberries, making a delightful comfort dish that’s quick and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 0.5 cup Bourbon Whiskey Can substitute with apple cider vinegar for a non-alcoholic option.
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce Consider tamari for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Balances the tartness of blackberries.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Provides depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Helps prevent sticking.
Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in Chicken Thighs Juicier than boneless; can use boneless thighs.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Topping
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries Use fresh for optimal flavor.

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • resealable plastic bag
  • Oven-safe skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients: bourbon, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and gather skillet and blackberries.
  4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs, skin-side down, for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Scatter fresh blackberries around the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh salad for a balanced meal. For extra flavor, marinate chicken up to 24 hours in advance.

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