Description
This Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and coated with a luscious fig preserve glaze. The glaze combines fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and fresh thyme, creating a sweet and tangy sauce that enhances the flavor of the chicken. Perfect for an easy yet elegant main course, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Fig Glaze
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fig preserves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with kosher salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are nearly cooked through. Then transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Prepare the Glaze Base: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Fig Glaze: Stir in the fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and chicken broth to the skillet. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the fig glaze over them. Cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, to ensure the chicken is fully cooked and well coated with the glaze.
- Add Butter for Finish: Stir in the tablespoon of butter until melted and the sauce looks glossy. This will add richness and a silky texture to the glaze.
- Serve: Serve the chicken warm, spooning extra glaze from the skillet over the top. Ideal accompaniments include roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- If your fig preserves are thick, add an additional splash of chicken broth to achieve a smooth glaze consistency.
- This dish pairs exceptionally well with roasted vegetables, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
