Balsamic Fig Chicken Thighs with Onions and Thyme
Juicy chicken thighs are seared until golden and then simmered in a sweet and tangy balsamic fig sauce with caramelized onions and fresh thyme. A perfect weeknight comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced red onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in dried figs and balsamic vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, nestling them into the onion-fig mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a good quality aged balsamic vinegar. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 34 g
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