Description
Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken is a delectable dish that beautifully marries sweet fig preserves and tangy balsamic vinegar, creating an irresistible glaze that enhances the juicy chicken. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is designed for easy preparation, making it ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. With its rich flavors and quick cooking time, you can impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it with rice, potatoes, or a fresh salad to create a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C).
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter with half of the garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the butter mixture generously over chicken pieces in a cast iron skillet.
- Roast chicken in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, remaining garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper; brush most of the sauce over chicken.
- Continue roasting while basting every 10 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 25 minutes total.
- Allow to rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg