Chicken with Fig Recipe Video

Full of flavour, this chicken recipe is cooked in one pot on the stove with minimal prep. Wait don't get all panicky because of the long ingredient list - this is really just an assembly. Plus in the end this will become a new favourite way to prep inexpensive chicken thighs.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
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Ingredients

 Onion1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Pancetta1 Ounce, finely chopped
 Dried oregano2 Teaspoon
 Brown sugar1 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Cracked black pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Chicken thigh4 Pound, boneless/skinless (8 thighs)
 Sherry1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Red wine vinegar2 Tablespoon
 Chicken broth1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dried figs12 Medium, quartered
 Parsley3 Tablespoon, chopped (fresh)
 Fresh thyme1 Tablespoon, chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 448 Calories from Fat 124

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g21.2%

Saturated Fat 3.8 g19%

Trans Fat 0.3 g

Cholesterol 254.3 mg84.8%

Sodium 638 mg26.6%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g5.6%

Dietary Fiber 3.4 g13.5%

Sugars 9.9 g

Protein 62 g123.3%

Vitamin A 21.3% Vitamin C 28.4%

Calcium 11% Iron 29.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1) In a skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onion and pancetta for 3 minutes. Transfer to another bowl and keep aside.
2) In a bowl, combine the oregano, sugar, salt and pepper; sprinkle evenly over the chicken thighs.
3) Add chicken thighs to the pan; cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side or until browned.
4) Remove the chicken thighs, then add sherry and red wine vinegar; cook for 30 seconds, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
5) Add the onion mixture chicken thighs and chicken broth.
6) Bring to a boil, cover the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7) Then add the figs, cover and simmer for 8 minutes or until the chicken thighs are done.
8) Stir in the parsley and chopped thyme.

SERVING
9) Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired and serve with mashed potatoes and corn or pasta or rice.

Editors Review

Are you looking for a really, really simple recipe for chicken? This recipe video for chicken with fig, surely solve your purpose. It has a long list of ingredients but you need to mix all at a time, which makes the process most simple. Check with the video and enjoy simple cooking.
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