Chicken with Berry Sauce - alive magazine

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb (575 g) boneless, skinless organic chicken thighs
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tsp (10 mL) grapeseed, sunflower, or camelina oil
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) mustard seeds (optional)
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups (750 mL) frozen mixed berry medley, unthawed
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cinnamon
• 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sliced almonds
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) sliced fresh basil