Description
Tender chicken thighs simmered in a tangy vinegar sauce with sweet figs, creating a rich, balanced dish that feels both rustic and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 10 fresh figs
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- In a bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, and chicken broth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down until golden.
- Add garlic cloves and fresh figs around the chicken.
- Pour in the vinegar mixture and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme over the dish and spoon sauce over the chicken.
- Serve warm with figs and sauce.
Notes
- Sear the chicken well for deeper flavor.
- Use ripe but firm figs to maintain texture.
- Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste before serving.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg