This tangy-sweet chicken is covered in a delicious sauce and surprisingly low in carbs! Low-carb blackberry chicken is an easy family recipe.
What Is Blackberry Chicken
Blackberry chicken is a fruity, tangy, and aromatic chicken recipe that people won’t be able to tell is keto or low-carb.
It includes baked chicken breasts that are covered in a sweet blackberry sauce. The sauce is sweet, but also savory, thanks to the sweet thyme and bold paprika.
Are Blackberries Keto?
Yes, blackberries are a low-carb and keto-friendly fruit. In a 1/2-cup serving, there are just 3 grams net carbs. You can’t beat the sugary-sweetness and incredible flavors of blackberries.
In fact, I love blackberries so much that I added them to my keto fruit pizza and low-carb triple berry trifle.
Shopping List
Here’s what you’ll need from the store to make this blackberry chicken recipe. All the exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh Blackberries
- Brown sugar substitute
- White wine vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Chopped, fresh thyme
- Paprika
- Garlic
- Cumin
Ingredient Substitutions
Here are a few of the easiest ingredient swaps you can make in this easy baked marinated chicken.
- Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work perfectly. You can also make this recipe with boneless pork chops.
- Blackberries – Raspberries have a similar flavor profile.
- White wine vinegar- Red wine vinegar is a perfect swap for white wine vinegar in this recipe.
Best Dish For Baking Chicken
What is the best way to bake chicken? Chicken breasts are known for drying out in the oven, so you have to make sure they marinate for at least an hour before you bake them. If possible, marinate them overnight.
Then, bake them in a 9×13 casserole dish. It needs to be deep enough that it can hold extra marinade in it without spilling. In order to prevent the chicken from drying out, continue to baste the chicken with the juices as it bakes.
Keto Sides
What is the best thing to eat with chicken? This chicken has a robust and bold flavor, so I suggest making milder sides that will enhance the fruity flavors in the marinade.
Asparagus and eggs is one of those sides. It has a mild flavor that allows the chicken to stand out. But if you like to eat salty and sweet things together, then make some mini pizza pepper poppers! They are big on savory flavors.
And you can never go wrong with an avocado feta salsa. It’s creamy and has familiar flavors you love. Eat it like a dip with cheese crisps or eat it with a fork!
How To Store Cooked Chicken
This is the perfect chicken recipe to use in your weekly meal prep!
Store your cooked chicken in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to three days.
Making It
Below are some step-by-step pictures showing you how I made this blackberry chicken. All the exact ingredients and steps are in the printable recipe card, just a little bit further below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, mash the 4 blackberries until completely muddled.
To the blackberries, add the brown sugar, vinegar, olive oil, thyme, 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika, garlic, cumin,
salt and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the remaining paprika over the chicken. Add additional salt and black
pepper over the chicken, if desired.
Basting often, bake the chicken for 40 to 50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees at the thickest part of the largest chicken breast. Serve the chicken with additional blackberries, if desired.
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Low-Carb Blackberry Chicken
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 4 Blackberries plus more for serving, if desired
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Substitute
- 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Chopped Fresh Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Paprika Divided
- 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the 4 blackberries until completely muddled. To the blackberries, add the brown sugar, vinegar, olive oil, thyme, 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika, garlic, cumin, salt and black pepper. Mix until well blended. Pour over the chicken.
- Sprinkle the remaining paprika over the chicken. Add additional salt and black pepper over the chicken, if desired.
- Basting often, bake the chicken for 40 to 50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170 degrees at the thickest part of the largest chicken breast.
- Serve the chicken with additional blackberries, if desired.
Notes
Net Carbs: 5 Net Carbs Per Serving The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chicken Recipes
If you enjoyed this low-carb blackberry chicken skillet recipe, then I have some more amazing keto chicken recipes you should make next. You’ll want to add them to your regular dinner rotation!
