Chicken with Figs, Wine & Honey
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Author Notes: My husband loves figs. His love for them is a bit different from mine. I’ve eaten figs all my life; dried or fresh, stuffed into foods or stuffed on their own, they've always made my day. My husband hadn’t had a fig, fresh or otherwise, until a few years ago. I was chomping on a pile and he finally said, “You know, I’ve never had a fig. Perhaps I should try it.” Gob-smacked, I pushed the entire pint toward him. With one bite, he fell in love with the fruit and me (all over again)... This is my simple go-to recipe whenever I want to delight my guests without going too over the top. Sure, I could stuff them or bake them into something, but a simple saute truly lets them shine, all gooey and sweet. Oh, and I had lots of pretty photos planned - but the hubby got to the plate before I did! [The best part of this recipe is it works with anything. Spoon the figs over a piece of sauteed sole or over a salad of arugula or over a bowlful of vanilla ice cream.] - eatboutique
Serves 1
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 1 chicken breast, pounded to 1/4" thickness
- 5 black mission figs, sliced in half (dried is fine if you can't find fresh)
- 1/2 cup light red wine
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick saute pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breast.
- Saute the chicken 4-5 minutes on either side until cooked through with a nice gold hue. Set chicken on plate to rest while you prepare the figs.
- In the same saute pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Place the figs in the pan, cut side down. Saute for 3-4 minutes, turning the figs occasionally, until slightly golden.
- Add the red wine, being careful to avoid splatters, as well as pinches of salt and black pepper, and honey. Quickly cook for 2-3 minutes until the red wine reduces into a loose syrup.
- Spoon the figs and red wine reduction over the chicken and serve immediately.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Fig Recipe
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8 months ago phyllis
I've cooked this dish a few times and it's really tasty. Tonight I didn't want to open a bottle of wine so I used a bit of chicken stock, about 1/4 cup of Marsala wine, the honey and a tbsp or so of really good balsamic vinegar. It made a delicious sauce. Thanks, again.
9 months ago Kitchen Sink Diaries
I made this recipe the other night and it was wonderful! My fiance is a huge fig lover and he's already requesting that I make it again. I added in a little fig balsamic vinegar with the wine and it was great.
10 months ago azrou
I happened across this recipe yesterday and prepared it last night-so simple and delicious.
about 1 year ago Vstarr71
So easy, rich and tasty! Served this with the millet cheese and chive recipe. yum!
about 1 year ago nkddrummer
Delicious recipe! Well done!
over 1 year ago Pam Berger
This is an easy, delicious and gourmet looking (and tasting) recipe. I served it to grown ups and to kids and they all loved it. The kids now beg me for it-they call it "our favorite chicken."
over 1 year ago eatboutique
Oh that's the sweetest story ever! I'm so glad you all like it... I can't get enough of it.
over 1 year ago mollywylie
this looks fabulous! I just met the woman behind EatBoutique at an event in Boston this past weekend...what great timing!! thanks!
over 1 year ago eatboutique
It was so nice to meet you! That was me. :-) I hope you enjoyed our local market! -Maggie
almost 2 years ago em-i-lis
Emily is a trusted source on General Cooking.
We just made and really enjoyed this. I used Turkish figs and a French red wine- easy, delicious, and I'd make it again.
over 3 years ago eatboutique
thank you!
over 3 years ago NomDPloom
yum