Best Balsamic Fig Chicken Recipes

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CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BALSAMIC-FIG SAUCE



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The balsamic vinegar is a nice contrast to the sweet figs which add great texture, and the thyme provides just a bit of savoriness to this sweet and rich sauce.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound chicken tenders
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup red wine
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
4 fresh figs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic and let simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low or medium-low and let simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
  • Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back into the skillet to briefly reheat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 79.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 455.9 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE



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This is a Cooking Light recipe with slight changes. I love figs for a snack, and was thrilled to find this fabulous chicken recipe using figs. It is also quick compared to cooking chicken in the oven. I'll definitely make this one again. Fancy enough for a dinner party, easy enough for everyday.

Provided by karen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup dried fig, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1 1/2 tsps thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm by covering plate with towel or placing in warm oven.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet.
  • Add onions and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce and figs.
  • Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 cup (about 3 minutes).
  • Add 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Cut chicken breasts on the diagonal into slices. Serve sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 653.7, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.3, Protein 29.1

BALSAMIC FIG CHICKEN



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Number Of Ingredients 9

24 ounce Yukon Gold Potatoes
2 Shallot
1/2 ounce Rosemary
1 Lemon
24 ounce Chicken Breast
10 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
4 tablespoon Fig Jam
2 Chicken Stock Concentrate
4 ounce Mixed Greens

Steps:

  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Dice potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes
  • While potatoes roast, halve, peel, and mince shallot. Strip 2 tsp rosemary leaves from stems; finely chop leaves. Halve lemon.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper. Hea ta drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside to rest. Lower heat under pan to medium.
  • Add shallot, chopped rosemary, and a drizzle of olive oil to same pan. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes. Stir in vinegar and jam. Simmer until syrupy, 1 minute. Stir in stock concentrate and 1/3 cup water. Cook until thick and glossy, 2-3 minutes. (TIP: Add a splash of water if mixture is too thick) Turn off heat. Stir in 2 tbsp butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While sauc esimmers, in a medium bowl, toss mixed greens with a squeeze of lemon juice and drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Thinly slice chicken crosswise; divide between plates with roasted potatoes. Drizzle chicken with sauce. Serve with salad on the side.

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BALSAMIC-FIG SAUCE RECIPE



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A zesty, rich balsamic vinegar and fig sauce tops golden chicken tenders in this dish that's the perfect mix of sweet and savory.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound chicken tenders
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Sauce:
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 fresh figs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess. Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm. Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic and let simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low or medium-low and let simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back into the skillet to briefly reheat, and serve immediately.

FIG BALSAMIC CHICKEN



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 1 Bag

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 chicken breasts
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic fig jam (or balsamic vinegar)
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp thyme
1 cup dried figs.

Steps:

  • Brown chicken and saute onion and tgarlic in olive oil until softened. Add to a freezer bag with all other ingredients. TO COOK- Defrost the bag completely in the fridge. Add the contents of the bag plus one 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes to the crockpot. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 6-8 TO SERVE- Serve over rice or potatoes.

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