Mediterranean Chicken with Warm Blueberry-Walnut Salsa

Pan-cooked chicken topped with a warm salsa of blueberries, walnuts, balsamic, honey and fresh herbs, finished with a little feta.

  • 4 servings
  • Prep 5 min
  • Cook 20 min
  • Ready in 25 min
  • About 35 g protein
A seared chicken breast topped with warm blueberries, walnuts and feta, served with arugula and roasted vegetables

It sounds a little unusual, but the combination of savory chicken, warm blueberries, balsamic, walnuts, and herbs works very well. It also naturally includes several foods highlighted in Mediterranean-style eating patterns.

Serve it with: roasted vegetables, a simple green salad, or a small serving of quinoa or farro.

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
310
Protein
35 g

Serving: 1 chicken breast with salsa. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove and keep warm.
  3. Add the blueberries to the same skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, until they begin to soften and release some juice.
  4. Stir in the walnuts, balsamic vinegar and honey. Cook another 1–2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh herbs.
  6. Spoon the warm blueberry mixture over the chicken and sprinkle with feta if desired.
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