Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken Recipe

Introduction

Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken offers a delightful blend of sticky sweetness and tangy depth, perfect for an inviting dinner. This simple recipe uses fresh ingredients to create a rich glaze that pairs beautifully with juicy, oven-roasted chicken pieces.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, de-stemmed and minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 fryer chicken, broken into 6-8 pieces (drumsticks and thighs with skin-on)
• ½ cup (118 g) balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup (112 g) fig preserves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the butter with half of the garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Step 3: Place the chicken pieces in a 9-inch cast iron skillet and rub the butter mixture all over the outsides of the chicken.
4. Step 4: Roast the chicken in the oven. While it cooks, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, and the remaining garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper to make the glaze.
5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the oven and brush most of the fig glaze all over it. Return the skillet to the oven and continue cooking, basting the chicken with the glaze every 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 25 minutes. Pour the remaining glaze over the chicken, then let it rest briefly before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Substitute different cuts of chicken, such as breasts or wings, to suit your preference.
• If fresh rosemary isn’t available, dried rosemary can be used, though the flavor will be less vibrant.
• Customize the glaze by mixing in other herbs or spices, like thyme or a pinch of chili flakes for a hint of heat.

Storage

Allow the chicken to cool to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for 2-3 days. To reheat, use an air fryer or oven to help maintain the chicken’s crispy skin and original texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

You can prepare the butter mixture and glaze ahead, but it’s best to cook the chicken fresh for the best texture and flavor. Leftover cooked chicken can be stored and reheated as described.

Is it necessary to use a cast iron skillet?

A cast iron skillet works best for even cooking and browning, but you can use any oven-safe pan if you don’t have cast iron available.

Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken Recipe

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This Fig Glazed Skillet Chicken is a delightful dinner recipe featuring tender, juicy chicken pieces roasted in a buttery, garlic, and rosemary mixture, then glazed with a sweet and tangy fig and balsamic vinegar sauce. The sticky glaze perfectly balances savory and sweet flavors for a deliciously unique meal that’s easy to prepare using a cast iron skillet and oven roasting.

• Author: Dana
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Butter Mixture

• ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 sprigs rosemary, destemmed and minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Chicken

• 1 fryer chicken, broken into 6 or 8 pieces (6 drumsticks and 2 thighs, bone-in, skin-on)

Glaze

• ½ cup (118 g) balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup (112 g) fig preserves
• Remainder garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper (from the amounts above)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 °F (218 °C) to get it ready for roasting the chicken.
2. Make Butter Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with half of the minced garlic, half of the minced rosemary, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper using a fork until well mixed.
3. Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken pieces into a 9-inch cast iron skillet. Rub the butter mixture all over the outside of the chicken pieces, coating them evenly.
4. Initial Roasting: Place the skillet with chicken into the preheated oven and start roasting.
5. Make Glaze: While the chicken begins roasting, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, fig preserves, and the remaining garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
6. Glaze Chicken: Remove the skillet from the oven and brush the majority of the fig glaze over the chicken pieces thoroughly.
7. Continue Roasting and Basting: Return the skillet to the oven and roast, basting the chicken with the glaze every 10 minutes or so, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C), approximately 25 minutes total cooking time.
8. Finish and Serve: Once cooked, pour the remaining glaze over the chicken and allow it to cool slightly in the skillet before serving.

Notes

• You can wait to put the chicken into the oven until after glazing it to avoid pulling it in and out of the oven, if preferred.
• Use fresh rosemary for the best aroma, but dried rosemary is an acceptable substitute.
• Different cuts of chicken can be used according to preference or availability.
• Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain texture.

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