Chicken with Balsamic-Fig Sauce

Chicken with Balsamic-Fig Sauce
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chicken with Balsamic-Fig Sauce a try. One serving contains 328 calories, 38g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have chicken breast halves, figs, butter, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the balsamic vinegar you could follow this main course with the Skinny Strawberry Ice Cream as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done.
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4
Remove from pan; keep warm.
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Reduce heat to medium; add butter to pan.
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Add onion; saut 3 minutes.
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Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and figs. Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 cup (about 3 minutes).
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Add 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Cut chicken breast halves lengthwise on the diagonal into slices.
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Serve sauce over chicken.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score17
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