Indulge in a culinary symphony where juicy rosemary chicken harmonizes with a vibrant blueberry sauce, creating a dish that tantalizes your taste buds. This delectable main course boasts tender chicken infused with the aromatic essence of rosemary, roasted to perfection until its skin is golden and crisp. The succulent blueberry sauce, bursting with a medley of sweet and tangy flavors, complements the chicken exquisitely, adding a layer of complexity that will leave you craving more. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions for crafting this mouthwatering dish, along with variations and serving suggestions to elevate your dining experience.
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FRENCH BLUEBERRY BALSAMIC CHICKEN RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- If you are using frozen blueberries thaw them and reserve both the berries and the juice.
- Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- In a large skillet, set over medium heat, melt the butter into the oil. Brown the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side, until they turn golden brown. Transfer the browned chicken to an ovenproof baking dish.
- Add the shallots to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the blueberries and any blueberry juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, rosemary, and the remaining salt and pepper to the pan. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil. Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- Pour the blueberry balsamic sauce over the browned chicken, place a lid on the baking dish, and cook it in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Allow the chicken to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, and then serve hot.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 676 mg, Sugar 32 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 4 Chicken Breasts (4 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHICKEN WITH BLUEBERRY SAUCE
"This is one of my best recipes," reports Thomas Jewell Sr. of Avenel, New Jersey. "Blueberries are mixed with apricot jam and mustard to create a sweet tangy sauce for tender chicken," he says. -Thomas Jewell Sr., Avenel, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in oil for about 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Combine preserves and mustard; spoon over chicken. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., With a slotted spoon, remove chicken and keep warm. Add vinegar to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until sauce is reduced by one-third, stirring occasionally. Stir in blueberries. Serve over chicken and rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROSEMARY CHICKEN
Chicken breasts baked with rosemary, olive oil, onion and seasoning. So simple, so sophisticated. Yum.
Provided by Judith Armstrong
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with a cover. Add oil, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Mix with your hands until chicken pieces are evenly coated. If using fresh rosemary, chop and sprinkle over chicken. If using dried rosemary, crush with hands and sprinkle over chicken. Using your hands again, mix together coating chicken evenly. Lay diced onions on top of chicken. Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven until onions are caramelized and the chicken is brown and cooked through (juices run clear), about 25 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 307.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
RED, WHITE, AND BLUEBERRY GRILLED CHICKEN
These colors don't run, but they do stain, so I recommend eating this delicious, red, white and blueberry chicken outdoors at a barbeque. Smoky, spicy meats have been paired with sweet-and-sour, fruit-based sauces since we've had cooks, so that this combo works beautifully is no big surprise. And yes, other juicy fruit like peaches, or other berries will work nicely.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk oil, salt, paprika, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic in a bowl to make marinade. Place chicken breasts in marinade and turn to coat evenly. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Spread sugar in a saucepan set over medium heat. Do not stir, but watch closely as sugar begins to melt after about 1 minute. As sugar melts it will gradually turn a golden color. Continue watching but not stirring. When all sugar has melted and golden color just begins to darken a bit (after 1 minute or less), remove pan from heat. Pour in vinegar and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Place pan over medium-high heat and add blueberries to the sugar-vinegar mixture. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until blueberries soften and mixture begins to thicken, 4 or 5 minutes. It should be a syrup-like consistency. If sauce seems too thin, simmer a few more minutes. If it seems too thick, add a splash of water. Stir in salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Set a strainer over a bowl. Strain berries, using a spatula to push through as much juice as possible. Discard skins.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Drain excess marinade from chicken.
- Place chicken breasts on preheated grill. Cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate and allow to rest a few minutes.
- Serve breasts on a swirl of blueberry sauce with more sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 24.2 g
BEST ROSEMARY CHICKEN
This is a terrific recipe for anyone who cooks for one or two people. Plus, it can easily be doubled to feed more. It is perfect for fast-paced weekdays and makes a complete meal when served with buttered beans and rolls. -Luke Armstead, Oregon City, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Sprinkle with lemon juice, rosemary, oregano and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ROSEMARY-BLUEBERRY SAUCE
Not too sweet, nice slightly resinous flavor from the rosemary. A little lemon zest or even a bit of chile pepper would be a good addition. From"Herbivoracious", by Michael Natkin, who recommends this sauce for blintzes or vanilla ice cream. Also good on cornmeal pancakes. If you like a fruity sauce with duck, a little of this would be nice. Fresh rosemary is a must, dried leaves would be too intense.
Provided by zeldaz51
Categories Sauces
Time 25m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan set over medium heat. When the mixture reaches a simmer, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally. Taste and add more minced rosemary, if necessary, and continue simmering the sauce until the blueberries have mostly broken down and it is thick enough, in between a syrup and a jam (test the cooled consistency by dropping a bit on a chilled saucer).
- Serve immediately or let it cool and store it in the fridge for several days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.1, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 100.7, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 84.8, Protein 2.6
CHICKEN WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER SAUCE
This elegant rosemary chicken requires minimal effort but will win you major compliments. You'll love the mellow sauce! -Connie McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon butter until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm., Add wine to pan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in rosemary and remaining 3 tablespoons butter until blended. Serve sauce with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 158mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.
Tips:
- Select the right chicken: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Enhance the flavors: Marinate the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and rosemary for at least 30 minutes to infuse it with delicious flavors.
- Crisp up the skin: Before roasting the chicken, pat it dry and season it generously with salt and pepper. This will help create a crispy, golden-brown skin.
- Roast at high temperature: Roast the chicken at a high temperature (425°F) for 20-25 minutes to ensure that the skin becomes crispy and the meat cooks through.
- Make a flavorful sauce: While the chicken is roasting, prepare the blueberry sauce by simmering blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and rosemary until it thickens and becomes slightly syrupy.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, let the chicken rest for a few minutes so that the juices redistribute. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve the chicken with the blueberry sauce drizzled on top.
Conclusion:
This rosemary chicken with blueberry sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of chicken with the sweet and tangy notes of the blueberry sauce. The crispy skin, tender meat, and vibrant sauce make this dish a perfect choice for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad, for a complete and satisfying meal. Enjoy!
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