Pan-Seared Chicken with Muskegon Blueberry Gastrique
Pan-seared and finished with a tangy blueberry gastrique inspired by the flavors of Muskegon. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (about 6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 small, finely chopped shallot
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and keep warm.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 small finely chopped shallot, cooking for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp honey to the skillet. Stir and cook for 6-8 minutes until the blueberries break down and the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp butter until glossy. Spoon the blueberry gastrique over the chicken breasts to serve.








