Blueberry Thyme Chicken
Rich, fruity, sweet and savory - this Blueberry Thyme Chicken dish combines balsamic, Malbec wine, and dark fruit for a unique flavor.
Equipment
- cast iron pan
- roasting pan
- whisk
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken quarters bone-in, skin-on
- 8 pieces pearl onions peeled
- 1 small shallot finely chopped
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus more for garnishing
- 3 tablespoon raw honey
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup Malbec wine or any other dark fruity wine
- ½ tablespoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove the chicken quarters from the package and pat dry. Place in a large cast iron pan or roasting pan. Combine honey, thyme, olive oil, balsamic, shallot, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Take aside enough of this marinade to coat the chicken in the pan. Add the blueberries and peeled pearl onions to the remaining marinade to ensure it is well coated, then pour in and around the chicken in the pan. Push the onions and blueberries in and around the chicken to ensure the chicken is exposed.
- Set a timer for 45 minutes. When ready, pull out the chicken and turn up the heat to 425°F to crisp the skin. Add a generous splash of Malbec to the pan and return to the oven to roast for 5 to 10 more minutes.
- Remove from oven and let sit for ten minutes. Plate the chicken and serve with the juices.
Notes
Best enjoyed with crusty French bread and cheese pairing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quarterCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 38gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
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