Description
A flavorful and juicy chicken dish marinated with fresh thyme, garlic, and lemon, then roasted to perfection with a sweet and tangy blueberry glaze. Perfect for a sophisticated dinner or a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix thyme, garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken thighs and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, skin-side up. Roast for 35–40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken roasts, prepare the glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
- Simmer until the blueberries burst and the sauce thickens (about 8–10 minutes). Add cornstarch mixed with a little water if needed to thicken.
- Once chicken is done, brush with the blueberry glaze and return to oven for 5 more minutes to caramelize.
- Serve hot with extra glaze on the side.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use fresh blueberries when in season for best taste.
- Pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Substitute chicken thighs with breasts, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
