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Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese

Savory Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Bliss

This Chicken with Fig Jam and Goat Cheese recipe combines sweet and savory flavors for a delightful dinner experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Fig Jam Can substitute with apricot or raspberry jam
For the Flavor Enhancers
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with any neutral oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best
  • ½ cup Balsamic Vinegar Red wine vinegar can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried
For the Creamy Finish
  • 4 ounces Goat Cheese Can use feta or blue cheese

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Season the Chicken - Begin by seasoning your boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Sauté the Garlic - Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker - Transfer chicken to slow cooker and add garlic, balsamic vinegar, and fig jam.
  4. Step 4: Slow Cook the Chicken - Cook on low heat for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Add Goat Cheese - Uncover slow cooker and add crumbled goat cheese 15 minutes before serving.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Garnish - Serve warm drizzled with fig-infused sauce and garnish with thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check internal temperature to ensure chicken is fully cooked. This recipe is gluten-free when using certified gluten-free fig jam.

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