Orange and Blueberry Chicken (Printable Recipe)

Chicken baked with blueberries, orange, honey, and rosemary—festive, juicy, and packed with flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ For the chicken

01 - 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

02 - Salt, to taste

03 - Black pepper, to taste

04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For the sauce

05 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

06 - 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

07 - Zest of 1 orange

08 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce

10 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

11 - 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

12 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)

→ To serve

13 - Crusty bread, for serving

14 - Steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes (optional)

15 - Cooked white rice or wild rice (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

02 - Season chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper.

03 - Heat olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and sear without moving for 5–7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook 3–4 minutes on the other side. Remove skillet from heat.

04 - In a saucepan, combine blueberries, orange juice, orange zest, honey or maple syrup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and rosemary. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the blueberries pop and the sauce thickens slightly. Optional: stir in dissolved cornstarch to thicken.

05 - Pour sauce over seared chicken in the skillet. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until chicken reaches 75°C (165°F) internally.

06 - If desired, broil for 2–3 minutes for a golden finish. Monitor closely to prevent burning.

07 - Garnish with extra chopped rosemary and serve hot with preferred sides. Don’t forget bread for the sauce.

# Extra Tips:

01 - You can prepare the sauce up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate.

02 - Chicken can be marinated with orange juice and salt for extra flavor.

03 - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.

04 - To reheat, add a tablespoon of water and warm gently in a pan or microwave.

Go Back