Chicken, Fig, and Pancetta Bites

Name: Chicken, Fig, and Pancetta Bites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 servings A drizzle balsamic vinegar; 1 package 3 or 4-inch wooden party picks; 12 fresh or dried figs, split; 8 servings A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil; 24 slices pancetta, available at deli counter; 8 servings Salt and pepper; 907 grams chicken breast tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Chicken, Fig, and Pancetta Bites might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 28g of protein, 36g of fat, and a total of 529 calories. This dairy free recipe serves 8. If you have a drizzle balsamic vinegar, inch wooden party picks, chicken thighs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

If using fresh figs proceed to the preheat instructions. If using dried figs, place a small pan of water on stove and bring to a simmer.

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Dried Figs

Fresh Figs

Water

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Stove

Frying Pan

Add figs and plump them in water for 5 minutes.

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Water

Figs

Drain and cool.

Preheat griddle or grill pan over medium to high heat.

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Grill Pan

Frying Pan

Cut chicken into large chunks: cut a tenderloin in half or cut a thigh into 3 chunks.

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Whole Chicken

Drizzle chicken with balsamic and oil and toss to coat. Wash hands and season chicken with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

Place a half fig on each piece of chicken and wrap with 1 slice of pancetta. Skewer to secure and place on grill. Wash hands again. Grill chicken bites 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

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Whole Chicken

Pancetta