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Sweet and savory fig chicken with balsamic glaze in skillet

Fig Chicken Recipe

This quick fig chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet balsamic fig glaze in just 15 minutes. A perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors for an easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 oz each
  • 8–10 fresh figs quartered (or 1 cup dried figs, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped

Seasonings & Finishing Touches

  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden.
  • Set aside when cooked through.
  • Sauté onions 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir until fragrant.
  • Combine figs, balsamic, honey, broth.
  • Reduce until thickened.
  • Add back into skillet.
  • Stir in rosemary and thyme.
  • Add butter, coat chicken.
  • Let sit 2–3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.5mg