Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this 3-Step Balsamic Fig Chicken. Tender chicken breasts are infused with a luscious sauce made from sweet figs and rich balsamic vinegar, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this dish is simple yet stunning. Serve it alongside roasted veggies or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh figs, sliced
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
Instructions
- Rinse chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, combine sliced figs, balsamic vinegar, honey, and thyme; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg