Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound chicken tenders

salt and ground black pepper to taste

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

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

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and lightly coat with flour shaking off excess.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders or add chicken back into the skillet to briefly reheat and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Tenders with Balsamic-Fig Sauce Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 353.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.1g 54%

Carbohydrates: 23.2g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 12.5g

Fat: 14.5g 22%

Saturated Fat: 4.4g 22%

Cholesterol: 79.5mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 367.3IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.2mg 133%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 2.6mg 4%

Folate: 25.2mcg 6%

Calcium: 46.1mg 5%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 40.6mg 15%

Potassium: 431.5mg 12%

Sodium: 455.9mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 130.5

*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.