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Blueberry Pecan Glazed Chicken

While many of these ingredients sound like they belong in a dessert, blueberries, maple, and pecans create a versatile sauce. This chicken is just as home alongside greens and mashed potatoes as it is sliced and served on a cheese plate.

Prep Time

5M

Cook Time

30M

Serves

4

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) onion(s), diced
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) blueberries
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) pecans, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL) apple cider vinegar
  • salt, pinch
  • pepper, pinch

    • Instructions

    1. 1 Preheat barbecue to medium heat.
    2. 2 Grill chicken breasts, bone side down, for about 14 minutes.
    3. 3 Turn chicken and continue grilling until a meat thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 165°F (74°C) (about 10-14 minutes).
    4. 4 Sauté onion and garlic in butter for 2 minutes.
    5. 5 Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened.
    6. 6 Spoon sauce over chicken breasts and serve immediately.
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