Grilled Chicken With Pickled Blueberries Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken With Pickled Blueberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BLUEBERRIES; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 star anise; 2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger; 1/2 cinnamon stick; 3 cups blueberries; 2 tablespoons chopped shallot; CHICKEN; Zest of 2 lemons; 2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 6 small to medium bone-in chicken breast halves with skin (4 lbs. total); 1 1/2 bunches watercress; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

BLUEBERRIES
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 star anise
2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger
1/2 cinnamon stick
3 cups blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
CHICKEN
Zest of 2 lemons
2 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 small to medium bone-in chicken breast halves with skin (4 lbs. total)
1 1/2 bunches watercress
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1
For blueberries: Combine all ingredients except berries and shallot in a medium saucepan. Bring to simmering over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in berries and cook until all of them darken, about 2 minutes. Stir in shallot and let stand at room temperature about 2 hours.
2
Meanwhile, prepare chicken: In a large bowl, combine lemon zest, coriander, salt, and pepper. Rub evenly over chicken. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour. Trim ends from watercress (to leave long sprigs) and rinse. Wrap in a kitchen towel and chill to crisp.
3
Heat a grill to medium (400u00b0 to 450u00b0). Rub chicken with oil, then grill it, turning once, until no longer pink in thickest part, 20 to 30 minutes.
4
Arrange chicken on a platter or plates with watercress. Pour blueberries into a bowl and serve to spoon over chicken and greens.
5
Make ahead: Blueberries, up to 1 week, chilled.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BLUEBERRIES, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken With Pickled Blueberries falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Chicken With Pickled Blueberries

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