Description
This Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that’s bursting with sweet and tangy flavors. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a luscious balsamic fig glaze for a meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and fig preserves. Pour the mixture over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, turning the chicken to coat it evenly.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish the Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken with chopped fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken, chicken recipe, weeknight dinner