chicken with blackberry sauce
(2 RATINGS)
Updated on Oct 25, 2014
I made this up one midday when I had blackberries which had to be used. Try the sauce before serving and adjust sweetness/tartness/saltiness to your taste. It's gluten free if using tamari in place of regular soy sauce.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound chicken breast filets
- 1/2 - lemon
- 1/3 cup blackberries
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (tamari for gluten free)
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
How To Make chicken with blackberry sauce
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Step 1Zest and juice 1/2 lemon, set aside. In a cup, combine 1 T honey, 1 T dijon mustard and 1 T almond butter.
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Step 2In a skillet, heat some oil and fry the chicken breast filets from both sides until brown, season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate and tightly cover with foil.
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Step 3Reduce heat to medium low, add blackberries, lemon juice and balsamic vinegar to the skillet, fry for some seconds, then deglaze with about 1/8 cup water.
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Step 4Add soy sauce, maple syrup and lemon peel, let simmer until berries become soft and liquid has mostly evaporated, then add another 1/8 cup of water and the honey, dijon and almond butter paste. Add more water as needed to make a smooth sauce.
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Step 5Add chicken breast filets back to the skillet along with any juices that have formed on the plate, cover skillet and remove from heat.
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Step 6Let sit for two minutes, then serve.
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Category:
Chicken
Keyword:
#quick dinner
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
German
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