Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken
Oct 26, 2025 02:27 AM
This Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken is a breeze to make and undeniably delicious! Perfectly sticky with a slightly fruity, sweet, and savory flavor, don’t be surprised when this fig chicken becomes your family’s favorite weeknight dinner. Garnish with a quick sprinkle of crunchy walnuts and freshly grated parmesan or gorgonzola cheese and you’re set to impress!
Finger-licking good chicken is taken to the next level with this quick and easy balsamic fig glaze recipe! Tender chicken thighs are seasoned and coated with a homemade sweet and tangy fig sauce and baked until fork tender.
The balsamic fig glaze with sauteed shallots, honey, balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, and fresh thyme infuses into every inch of the meat, creating an ultra-succulent and flavorful dish with little effort!
Enjoy this balsamic fig chicken with freshly chopped salted walnuts, thyme, and crumbled Gorgonzola, served with roasted vegetables, rice, or salad.
Ingredients:
- 6 whole Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Kosher Salt & Pepper – to taste
- 1 TBS Unsalted Butter
- 1 medium Shallot – finely diced (about 3 heaping TBS)
- 2 cloves Garlic – minced
- 1 (12 oz) Jar Fig Preserves
- 2 tablespoon Honey
- 3 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
- 5 Sprigs Thyme -DIVIDED, plus more for garnish
- ½ Cup Walnuts – chopped; OPTIONAL for garnish
- ½ Cup Gorgonzola – crumbled; OPTIONAL for garnish
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
75 minutes
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