Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Balsamic Fig Glaze

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-roasted until golden, finished with a rich and tangy balsamic fig glaze for a savory-sweet contrast. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and season both sides with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 5-6 minutes until skin is deep golden and crispy; flip and cook 3 minutes more.
  3. Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and roast chicken for 15 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  4. Step 4: Remove chicken to a plate and set aside. On stove over medium heat, add 2 minced shallots to skillet and sauté in rendered fat for 2 minutes until translucent.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup chopped dried figs, 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and figs soften.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, return chicken to skillet, spoon glaze over each thigh, and serve immediately.

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