Description
Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken is a flavorful dish that marries the richness of balsamic vinegar with the sweetness of figs, creating a delightful glaze that elevates simple chicken breasts to gourmet status.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless
- skinless chicken breasts (Approximately 1.5 lbs total.)
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup figs
- sliced or chopped (Fresh or dried.)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste fresh rosemary or thyme (Optional
- for garnish.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, figs, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the glaze.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the balsamic fig glaze over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme if desired and serve.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken in the glaze for a few hours before baking. This enhances the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared & Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with glaze
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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