Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken
Juicy and tender chicken thighs in a sweet, fruity, and savory balsamic glazed. The caramelized onions add a special touch. Easy to put together and a surprising dish for the family and friends.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 136kcal
Ingredients
- 6 (1.76 lb | 800 g) chicken thighs skin on, boneless or breasts
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 small yellow onions chopped
- 2 medium garlic clove minced
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ cup (2.02 fl.oz | 60 ml) balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup (2.02 fl.oz | 60 ml) white wine
- 2 tablespoons honey optional
- 1 jar 12 oz | 340 g fig jam
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.6 (1.76 lb | 800 g) chicken thighs, ¾ teaspoon sea salt, ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken, first on the skin side for 7 minutes, then flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Melt butter in the same skillet with the pan juice. Add onion, garlic and thyme. Cook on medium low heat for 7 minutes. Pour in balsamic vinegar and wine. Cook for 3 minutes.1 tablespoon butter, 2 small yellow onions, 2 medium garlic clove, 6 sprigs fresh thyme, ¼ cup (2.02 fl.oz | 60 ml) balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup (2.02 fl.oz | 60 ml) white wine
- Stir in honey and fig jam. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.2 tablespoons honey, 1 jar 12 oz | 340 g fig jam
- Remove from heat and garnish with more thyme and parsley.
- Serve with mashed potato.
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