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Fig Chicken

Chicken thighs bake in a balsamic fig sauce with shallot, garlic, honey, and thyme until tender and fully cooked.

$2.24per serving $$
75 minstart to table
4servings

AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners

Ingredients

  • 6 whole boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • to taste kosher salt & pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 jar (12 oz) fig preserves
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 5 sprigs thyme (optional)
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup gorgonzola or goat cheese (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt butter in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
  3. Add chopped shallot and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir fig preserves, honey, balsamic vinegar, and thyme into the skillet around the chicken.
  5. Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the thickest thigh reaches 165 F.
  6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then top it with walnuts and crumbled cheese if using.

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