Balsamic Fig Chicken
with Roasted Potatoes & Mixed Greens
Yield: 2 Servings
The fig jam adds a delicious fruity sweetness to the chicken.
- 24oz potatoes
- 1lemon
- 1fig jam
- 1shallot
- ¼oz rosemary
- 25-6 oz chicken cutlets
- 5tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2tsp better than bouillon chicken (BTB)
- 2oz mixed greens
- 4tsp olive oil
- 1TBS butter
Roast potatoes:
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F.
Wash and dry produce.
Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Toss on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Roast on top rack, tossing halfway through, until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
Prep:
While potatoes roast, halve, peel, and mince shallot.
Strip 1 tsp rosemary leaves from stems, finely chop leaves.
Halve lemon.
Cook chicken:
Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (155°F), 3-5 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Lower heat to medium.
Make sauce:
Add shallot, chopped rosemary, and a drizzle of olive oil to same pan. Cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in vinegar and jam. Simmer until syrupy, 1 minute.
Stir in stock concentrate and ½ cup water. Cook until thick and glossy, 2-3 minutes.
Add a splash of water if sauce seems too thick. Turn off heat.
Stir in 1 TBS butter. Season with salt and pepper.
Make salad:
While sauce simmers, in a medium bowl, toss mixed greens with a squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Finish & serve:
Thinly slice chicken crosswise.
Divide chicken and potatoes between plates.
Drizzle chicken with sauce.
Serve salad on the side