Best Balsamic Roasted Chicken With Figs And Sweet Onions Recipes

CHICKEN TENDERS WITH BALSAMIC-FIG SAUCE

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The balsamic vinegar is a nice contrast to the sweet figs which add great texture, and the thyme provides just a bit of savoriness to this sweet and rich sauce.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenders
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup red wine
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
4 fresh figs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic and let simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low or medium-low and let simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back into the skillet to briefly reheat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 79.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 455.9 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

ONION CHICKEN IN BALSAMIC SAUCE

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I invented this one night when these were the only ingredients I had on hand. It's the first time my husband ever raved--and I mean RAVED--about my cooking. He was still talking about it days later! Serve over noodles if desired.

Provided by GYPSY-WITCH

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 chicken leg quarters
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ cups chicken stock
½ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and reduce heat to low. Allow onion to caramelize, stirring only enough to prevent sticking and to be sure that all sides are fully cooked. Add garlic and saute briefly.
Increase heat to medium. Add chicken hindquarters to skillet and brown on both sides. Remove chicken, onion and garlic and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Combine the stock and vinegar. Deglaze the skillet with this mixture, then bring to a boil and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Pour mixture over chicken and stir in the sun dried tomatoes. Cover dish tightly and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until chicken is done and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 129.6 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

BALSAMIC ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FIGS AND SWEET ONIONS

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I found this recipe on nourishingmeals.com and thought it was absolutely divine! Something every fig plucker must try :) The original recipe calls for a whole chicken but I have used chicken breasts and it turns out just as juicy and tender, though the cooking time should be reduced accordingly. I have altered the original in order to incorporate amounts and seasoning.

Provided by Peachie Keene

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 2h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
Mrs. Dash table blend seasoning, to taste (or other)
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large sweet onion, chopped
20 fresh figs, fully intact with stems removed
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
fresh rosemary sprig

Steps:

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Rinse chicken under cold running water. Place it into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or other roasting pan. Generously sprinkle with Ms. Dash and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the chopped onion inside the cavity of the chicken and around it on the bottom of the pan. Place the figs around the chicken.
Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and maple syrup in a small bowl or cup. Pour over the chicken. Place a few fresh rosemary springs on and around the chicken.
Add about 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the pan.
Place in the oven and roast at 475 degrees for about 20 minutes to seal in the juices. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and continue to cook until juices run clear, about another 1 1/2 hours.