Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken
This Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken is a quick and impressive weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken is coated in a sweet and tangy glaze made with balsamic vinegar, fig jam, honey, and herbs. Elegant enough for company, but easy enough for every night.
Equipment
- large skillet or non-stick pan
- mixing spoon or whisk
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 cup fig jam or fig preserves
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar, fig jam, and honey. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to pan, turning to coat in glaze. Cook 1 minute, garnish with herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness, though breasts work too. Make the glaze ahead—it keeps 5 days in the fridge. If the glaze won’t thicken, simmer longer or whisk in a cornstarch slurry. Variations include adding red pepper flakes, fresh figs, or a splash of wine for richness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
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