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Balsamic Fig Chicken Thighs with Onions and Thyme

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Balsamic Fig Chicken Thighs with Onions and Thyme are a simple yet elegant one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken thighs in a rich glaze of balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, caramelized onions, and fresh thyme. Ready in about 40 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

  • 6 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs (skin-on if desired)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup fig preserves
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or water
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add sliced onions to skillet and cook 5–7 minutes until golden.
  4. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  5. Add fig preserves, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  6. Return chicken to skillet and nestle into sauce. Add thyme sprigs.
  7. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
  8. Uncover and reduce sauce further if desired. Spoon sauce and onions over chicken when serving.

Notes

  • Add a splash of white wine with the broth for extra depth.
  • Stir in Dijon mustard for tanginess.
  • Boneless chicken breasts can be used with adjusted cooking time.
  • Fresh figs can replace preserves—add honey or sugar for sweetness.
  • This dish can be finished in the oven at 375°F for 25 minutes after browning.

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