Blackberry Lemon Chicken Recipe
Juicy, Flavorful Oven-Baked Chicken Everyone Will Love.
If you’re looking for an elevated chicken recipe that feels fresh and summery, this is it! Blackberry Lemon Chicken is one of those easy to make meals but looks super fancy. Fresh berries, bright lemon, rich garlic, and thyme create the most delicious flavor while keeping the chicken juicy and tender. This is a summer dinner to dream about. Perfect for weekend dinners and summer gatherings. Serve it with homemade mashed potatoes, or a crisp salad. Oh and did I mention it looks really pretty too?
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Blackberry Lemon Chicken Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup of fresh blackberries
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- half onion sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- splash of white wine
- splash of pure maple syrup
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Lemon slices for baking
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If needed, lightly pound them so they are an even thickness for more even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, white wine, maple syrup, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the sliced onions in a baking dish and coat them evenly with the lemon maple garlic mixture.
- Add small pieces of butter over the chicken and tuck lemon slices and blackberries around the dish for extra flavor.
- Bake uncovered for 20–26 minutes, depending on thickness, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
Serving Ideas
Serve this Blackberry & Thyme Chicken chicken with:
- homemade mashed potatoes
- asparagus or green beans
- buttery rice
- a fresh garden salad
- warm crusty bread
- The pan juices are incredible spooned over everything. 🍋🌿
Tips for Juicy Chicken
- Remove the chicken from the oven around 160–162°F and allow it to rest while it finishes cooking.
- Don’t overbake, thinner chicken breasts cook much faster.
- Fresh lemon and fresh thyme give the best flavor.
Chicken breast Thickness guide:
- Thin breasts: 18–20 min
- Medium: 22–24 min
- Thick: 25–28 min
Thanks for reading, Blackberry Lemon Chicken Recipe. You will also enjoy, my fancy macaroni salad. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd.
