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Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken

Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken

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Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent chicken pieces with a rich, sticky glaze made from balsamic vinegar and fig preserves. This recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and special gatherings. The sweet and tangy notes of the glaze enhance the chicken’s natural juiciness, making it a hit with all ages. Cooking everything in a single skillet not only simplifies preparation but also ensures robust flavors while minimizing cleanup. Serve this delightful dish with fresh salads or hearty grains, and watch your family and friends rave about this gourmet experience right at your dining table.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 sprigs rosemary (destemmed and minced)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 fryer chicken (broken into 6 or 8 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup fig preserves
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 °F (218 °C).
  2. Mix softened butter with half of the minced garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Rub the butter mixture generously onto chicken pieces in a cast iron skillet.
  4. Roast the chicken in the oven while whisking together balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, remaining garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  5. After 15 minutes of roasting, brush most of the glaze over the chicken and return it to the oven, basting every 10 minutes.
  6. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C), approximately 25 minutes total.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg