Name: Fresh Figs and Chicken Thighs in Shallot-Balsamic Reduction
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 10 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 large shallot, sliced lengthwise; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; fresh rosemary, for garnish

Fresh Fig & Chicken Thighs Recipe w/ Shallot-Balsamic Reduction

Cook Time: 30 minutes

This simple yet elegant dish combines tender chicken thighs with the sweetness of fresh figs and the tang of balsamic vinegar, creating a flavorful balance that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 fresh figs, stemmed and quartered
1 cups chicken broth
cup balsamic vinegar
1 large shallot, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
Fresh rosemary for garnish

Directions

Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Add the quartered figs, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, and shallot to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for about 8 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center. The internal temperature should reach at least 165F (74C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
Transfer the cooked chicken thighs to a serving plate and keep warm. Use a slotted spoon to remove the figs from the skillet and place them around the chicken on the plate.
Stir in the minced rosemary into the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the remaining liquid to a full boil, allowing it to reduce. Stir occasionally and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid thickens and reduces to approximately 1 cup.
Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the chicken and figs, and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve the dish warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 8

Nutrition per Serving	Amount
Calories	200
Total Fat	10g (13%)
Saturated Fat	2g (11%)
Cholesterol	44mg (15%)
Sodium	281mg (12%)
Total Carbohydrate	15g (5%)
Dietary Fiber	2g (7%)
Total Sugars	12g
Protein	13g (25%)
Vitamin C	2mg (2%)
Calcium	34mg (3%)
Iron	1mg (6%)
Potassium	286mg (6%)

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

Comments

dori

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

I used fig infused balsamic vinegar. It was a awesome dish. My husband ate it so fast I never took a picture. I will make this again.

fruitdog

07/11/2020 02:39:43 AM

I cut the recipe to two servings, but added extra figs because mine were small and I have a LOT on the tree and he LOVES them! After looking at it, I really wanted color so I added sliced red bell during the browning of the chicken. Made a beautiful dish with roasted potatoes and fresh broccoli. Thank you !

bonnieandrachel

07/17/2023 01:25:57 AM

Oh my goodness! Absolutely fabulous! I am going to be making this for holidays! I had to use prunes because I couldn't get any figs, and it still turned out great. I made sure that when I made the reduction sauce that I really let it simmer down so that it was nice and thick.

ZippyPop9938

09/07/2025 05:13:33 PM

I loved this recipe. So flavorful. I used dried Turkish figs because I did not have access to fresh figs. I think next time I will cut up the chicken into smaller pieces and dice the shallots. Very good!

Anna Nelson

09/30/2019 02:44:04 PM

I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. I've served it to my family, and for company and it always earns some compliments. I recently tried changing it up a little by switching the figs for cherry tomatoes (added during simmering instead of pre-boil) and switching the rosemary for fresh oregano. It's a versatile, easy, and delicious meal. Leftover thighs do well as next-day leftovers, too. I'm sold on this recipe for life. Enjoy!

Laurahallie

08/31/2024 06:14:10 PM

Made this in a dutch oven. This is a delicious and pretty simple chicken dish to whip up! The only change I made was using 6 chicken thighs rather than 8. The chicken was so tender, and the figs added a sticky-sweet element that contrasted nicely with the balsamic. The rosemary really comes through in the sauce. I will say that this was my first time cooking with figs, and they can really spoil quickly, so I would recommend buying them not long before you plan to cook, and be sure to store them in the fridge.

spurmort

09/24/2019 01:42:56 AM

very easy recipe! I love how the figs added a small amount of sweetness to the chicken. Can't wait to make it again Some modifications I would do next time: 1.) Chicken doesn't need to be cooked as long as the recipe asks. 6 minutes TOPS in the balsamic-stock solution. 2.) Reduce the solution longer. I did 13 minutes, but it could have gone to 15. 3.) Add a little salt to the reduction.

Key Lime Lover

09/03/2022 12:43:03 PM

Easy and delicious! I used bone-in chicken thighs successfully.

Kristi Lopez

07/18/2025 05:37:37 PM

This was absolutely fabulous. We did not have any rosemary so we subbed in some thyme, that was the only change. Served it all over some roasted potatoes and said YUM numerous times while eating it. Even used the leftovers on top of pizza the next day and still delicious!

Mama Babs

08/15/2025 03:42:43 AM

Delicious!

mkogburn

09/06/2024 02:12:43 AM

Absolutely delicious!

Ryan Lewis

07/27/2024 12:01:55 AM

The flavor is amazing.

Patti Foard

09/11/2023 05:56:23 PM

Outstanding!!

Kathleen Reynolds

10/05/2022 09:07:41 PM

So easy and so good. Tastes rich but it isn't. Passing this one on to all my friends with figs

barb n

08/04/2022 11:36:38 PM

I was so pleased to find a recipe that would utilize my home-grown figs and Rosemary. The recipe was easy to follow and it was a real crowd-pleaser at our house!