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Blackberry Chicken

Blackberry Chicken
My family loves this chicken dish in summer and winter. We all go blackberry picking together, and I freeze some of the berries left over from our jams and pies so we can enjoy this chicken all year long. —Laura Van Ness, Clearlake Oaks, California
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, divided
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  • In a small bowl, mash 2 tablespoons berries. Add 1/4 cup broth, brown
  • sugar, vinegar, oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon paprika and cumin.
  • Place chicken in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking
  • spray; pour broth mixture over the top. Sprinkle with thyme, salt,
  • pepper and remaining paprika.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a meat
  • thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with pan juices.
  • Remove chicken and keep warm.
  • Skim fat from pan drippings. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch
© Taste of Home 2013

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Blackberry Chicken (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • and remaining broth until smooth. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring
  • to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve
  • with chicken; sprinkle with remaining blackberries. Yield: 6
  • servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 2 tablespoons sauce (calculated without rice) equals 192 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 78 mg cholesterol, 315 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013