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

Servings:
  2

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.

Recommended Pairings:
  Sweet Potatoes
  Mixed Greens

Categories: Chicken

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