Description
This Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken recipe offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors, featuring tender, juicy chicken breasts glazed with a luscious fig preserve and balsamic reduction. It’s a quick and elegant stovetop meal that’s ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, delivering rich taste with a simple cooking process.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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 flavor.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
- Prepare the Sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Cook briefly until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Add Glaze Ingredients: Stir in fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, fresh thyme, and chicken broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate rich flavors. Simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Coat the Chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the fig glaze over the chicken, cooking for an additional 4 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken once to coat both sides thoroughly in the sauce ensuring it cooks fully.
- Finish with Butter: Stir in the tablespoon of butter until melted, creating a glossy and rich glaze coating the chicken perfectly.
- Serve: Serve the chicken warm, spooning extra sauce from the skillet over the top. Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- If the fig preserves are very thick, add an extra splash of chicken broth to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
- This dish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or creamy mashed potatoes to complement the sweet and savory flavors.
