Blackberry Chicken (Savory Blackberry Sauce)

Name: Blackberry Chicken (Savory Blackberry Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika; 2 small garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon apple vinegar; some fine sea salt and pepper; 7 oz fresh or frozen blackberries; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons blackberry jelly; a small pinch of nutmeg; some mint for garnish

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
156 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Blackberry Chicken (Savory Blackberry Sauce)

Freya Patterson

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Blackberry chicken – tender marinated chicken breast pieces on skewers served with an aromatic blackberry sauce. The sauce can also be served with pork.

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken skewers:

1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless (Note)
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika
2 small garlic cloves grated
1 teaspoon apple vinegar
some fine sea salt and pepper

Blackberry sauce:

7 oz fresh or frozen blackberries
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons blackberry jelly Note 2
a small pinch of nutmeg
some mint for garnish

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Instructions

Chicken skewers:

Marinate chicken: Slice the chicken breast into thin, long strips. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with the sweet paprika, grated garlic, apple vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Place the chicken strips in the bowl and mix well with the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for up to 2-3 hours.1 lb chicken breast/ 450 g + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 teaspoon ground sweet paprika + 2 small garlic cloves + 1 teaspoon apple vinegar + some fine sea salt and pepper
Make the skewers: If using wooden skewers, soak them in cold water for about 15-20 minutes. Drain and reserve the marinade. Next, skewer the chicken on 8 skewers.
Grill chicken: Heat the grill, brush it with the remaining olive oil and cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes, turning from time to time, until golden and cooked through. The cooking time depends on the thickness of the meat strips.

Blackberry sauce:

Simmer sauce: Place the marinade in a small saucepan. Add the blackberries and simmer until they are soft. Pass through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the seeds.7 oz fresh or frozen blackberries/ 200 g
Blend: Return the puree to the pan and whisk in the apple vinegar and the jelly. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered until reduced by about one-third. It will not take long, so keep an eye on it, and don't forget to stir.1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar + 2 tablespoons blackberry jelly
Adjust taste: Add a small pinch of nutmeg. Adjust the taste, if necessary, with a drop or two of apple vinegar. Garnish with some chopped mint and serve immediately with rice and a green salad, for instance. a small pinch of nutmeg + some fine sea salt and pepper + some mint for garnish

Notes

Chicken: You can also use pieces of skinless boneless chicken thighs.
Substitute blackberry jelly with another kind of dark, tart jelly.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1skewer with sauce Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 122mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1skewer with sauce
Calories	156kcal	8%
Carbohydrates	5g	2%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Cholesterol	53mg	18%
Sodium	122mg	5%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	3g	6%