Description
Balsamic fig glazed chicken is a savory dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and tangy glaze made from balsamic vinegar and figs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix balsamic vinegar and fig preserves.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
- Pour balsamic fig mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh figs if available for better flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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