Blackberry-Balsamic Chicken with Jammy Glaze

For the Chicken & Glaze

Flattening the chicken ensures even cooking; brining improves tenderness and flavor

Ingredients

• 1 ½ Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• 1 item Salt And Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme Leaves
• 1 Tablespoon All Purpose Flour
• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
• ½ Cup Chopped Red Onion
• ½ Cup Chicken Broth
• ½ Cup Seedless Blackberry Jam
• 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

1. Flatten chicken breasts to even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Brine in lightly salted water for 30 minutes, then pat dry.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped red onion for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Season chicken with dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Lightly dust chicken breasts with flour on both sides.
5. Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5–6 minutes per side.
6. Pour in chicken broth and continue cooking for 15 minutes, partially covered.
7. Stir in blackberry jam and balsamic vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
8. Simmer chicken in the glaze for 15–20 minutes until tender and sauce is thickened.

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 40 min • Wait: 30 min