Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce

Name: Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken tenders; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 shallot, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 cup red wine; 0.25 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; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon butter

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The balsamic vinegar is a nice contrast to the sweet figs which add great texture, and the thyme provides just a bit of savoriness to this sweet and rich sauce.

Recipe by lutzflcat

Published on August 25, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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

Sauce:

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

Directions

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

Cook's Note:

You may also use skinless, boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, just adjust your cooking time. If your sauce thickens too much, just stir in a little water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354	Calories
15g	Fat
23g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 456mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 432mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.