Balsamic Fig Chicken

Ingredient List

Ingredient Quantity Units
Chicken Breast 12 Ounce
Shallot 1 Each
Rosemary 1/4 Ounce
Fig Jam 2 Tablespoon
Chicken Stock Concentrate 1 Unit
Balsamic Vinegar 5 Teaspoon
Butter 1 Tablespon

Cooking Time:
Total Time: 35 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 30 Minutes

Instructions

Step 1: Prep
Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Halve, peel, mince half the shallot.

Step 2: Cook Chicken
Add chicken to preheated pan.
Cook until browned and cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.
Turn off heat; transfer chicken to a cutting board and set aside to rest.
Wipe out pan.

Step 3: Make Sauce
Lower heat to same pan to medium.
Add shallot, chopped rosemary, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Cook, tossing, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and fig jam.
Simmer until syrupy, about 1 minute.
Stir in stock concentrate and 1/4 cup water.
Let reduce until thick and saucy, about 3 minutes. (TIP: Add a splash of water if mixture is stiff.)
Remove pan from heat.
Stir in 1 TBSP butter.
Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Finish and Serve
Thinly slice chicken, then divide between plates.
Drizzle chicken with sauce.

Notes

Recommended Pairings
Sweet Potatoes
Mixed Greens

Categories:
Chicken

Recipe inspired by:
Hello Fresh
https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/balsamic-fig-chicken-5c1aa13ec445fa317273ecb2