Balsamic Figgy Glazed Chicken

This Balsamic Figgy Glazed Chicken is the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors wrapped into one easy weeknight dinner. Tender chicken thighs are coated in a rich fig and balsamic glaze that tastes gourmet but comes together with simple pantry ingredients. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe busy families and young professionals can make without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Balsamic Figgy Glazed Chicken

Why You'll Love This Balsamic Figgy Glazed Chicken Recipe

• Easy weeknight dinner with minimal prep work

• Sweet and savory flavor combination

• Made with simple pantry ingredients

• Chicken thighs stay juicy and flavorful while cooking

• Budget-friendly protein option for families

• Perfect balance of comforting and elegant flavors

• Minimal dishes and easy cleanup

• Impressive enough for guests but simple enough for beginners

  
  

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better browning

• Simmer the glaze long enough to thicken slightly before using

• Watch the broiler carefully during the final minutes to avoid burning the glaze

• Let the chicken rest after cooking to keep it juicy

• Spoon extra warm glaze over the chicken just before serving for maximum flavor

Balsamic Figgy Glazed Chicken Recipe

Prep: 15 mins. | Cook: 40 mins. | Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs

• salt to taste (or favorite season salt)

• 1 T. butter

• 1 medium shallot, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (12oz.) jar fig preserves

• 1 T. honey

• 2 T. Balsamic vinegar
  

Let's Get Started!

Preheat oven to broil setting.  Cover a broiler pan with foil then lightly coat with cooking spray and set aside.

Fig Glaze

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat.

2.  Add in shallots and season ¼ tsp. salt.  Sauté until soft about 3 minutes.

3.  Add in the garlic, fig preserves, honey and balsamic vinegar.  Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.

4. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the mixture has thickened (about 10 mins.).

Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt/pepper or favorite season salt.

2.  Transfer chicken to the prepared broiler pan.

3.  Broil the chicken in the oven, uncovered for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Flip chicken halfway through.

4.  Spoon glaze over the chicken then switch to broiler for the last 3-5 minutes of cook time for more browning.

5. Remove from the oven and spoon on additional, glaze let chicken rest for 5 minutes.