Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Chill Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 22 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
724 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Blackberry Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Description
This recipe starts by combining mashed blackberries with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, and steak seasoning to marinate chicken breasts for several hours, allowing the meat to absorb complex flavors. Chicken breasts are flattened if thick for even grilling over medium heat. A blackberry balsamic glaze is made by whisking water, cornstarch, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and fresh blackberries in a saucepan, cooking until thickened into a smooth sauce. Once the chicken is grilled to appropriate doneness, the warm glaze is served over it to add concentrated berry sweetness and acidity. The grilling creates a smoky backdrop that balances the glaze's fruitiness. This dish is suitable as a main entree combining fresh berries and savory grilled chicken.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 2 cups blackberry mashed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- hot sauce a few shakes of your choice brand
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons steak seasoning
- 6 chicken breast about 3 pounds total
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup water cold
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup blackberry
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the 2 cups blackberries. Add to a large ziplock bag, along with the olive oil, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and steak seasoning. Add the chicken and shake it up so everything gets all mixed together.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24. Turn every couple hours.
- Heat grill to medium heat. If your chicken breasts are very thick, use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound them down a bit. They will cook more evenly that way.
- Prepare the glaze: in a small saucepan combine COLD water and cornstarch with a whisk. Turn the heat to medium. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, and 1 cup blackberries. Mash the berries. Stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 4 minutes. Set over low heat and stir occasionally to keep warm while you cook the chicken.
- Grill the chicken for 3-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes or so. I highly recommend a meat thermometer.
- Serve the hot chicken with the warm glaze spooned over the top. Goes great with grilled corn and mashed potatoes!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 724 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken breast | |
| Calories | 724kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 998mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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