How to Make Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you tired of cooking the same old chicken dishes? Looking for something new and exciting to try in the kitchen? Look no further than this delicious recipe for Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors that will leave your taste buds begging for more. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or hosting a dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress.

The star of this dish is the balsamic-fig sauce, which adds a complex ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 fresh figs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Make the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, then lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Make the sauce: Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic vinegar; simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low or medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in butter.
  • Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back to the skillet to briefly reheat. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    354 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 456mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 432mg