Best 5 Chicken With Figs In Port Sauce Recipes

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Chicken with figs in port sauce is a delectable dish that combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This classic dish is perfect for special occasions or an easy weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, figs, and port sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The chicken is cooked in a rich port sauce, infused with the sweetness of figs and complemented by savory herbs and spices. With its elegant presentation and irresistible aroma, chicken with figs in port sauce is sure to impress your guests and make any meal memorable.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN FRICASSéE WITH FIGS AND PORT SAUCE



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Provided by Tanya Emerick

Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Tomato     Sauté     High Fiber     Fig     Port     Fall     Winter     Prosciutto     Shallot     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ripe black Mission figs
1 1/4 cups ruby Port
3 bay leaves, divided
1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 2 legs, 2 thighs, and 2 breasts with wings attached
18 slices Serrano ham or prosciutto (about 12 ounces)
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, divided
1 cup chopped shallots
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Place figs, Port, and 1 bay leaf in medium bowl. Cover and let figs marinate at room temperature overnight.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Wrap 3 pieces ham around each piece of chicken, securing with metal lacing pins or toothpicks. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large pot. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to plate. Add shallots and garlic to pot. Sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add 2 bay leaves, tomatoes, celery, and coriander; sauté 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup Port from fig marinade. Return chicken to pot. Add 2 cups chicken broth. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, adding more broth if too dry and turning chicken occasionally, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, transfer remaining Port from fig marinade to small saucepan. Boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add figs; cover and set aside.
  • Transfer chicken to platter. Boil sauce until reduced slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve with figs in Port sauce.

CHICKEN WITH FIGS IN A PORT WINE SAUCE



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This is a delicious dish, with Middle Eastern flavors. Easy to make and a firm favorite when entertaining.

Provided by AUSSIEBEAR

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup flour for dredging
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup port wine
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
6 dried figs (stems removed)
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in the preheated skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Pour the port, white wine, and chicken stock over the chicken, and scatter the figs around the skillet.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce heat to low, simmer until chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover with foil.
  • Bring the sauce in the skillet to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream and pour over the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 182.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CHICKEN WITH FIGS IN A PORT WINE SAUCE



Chicken with Figs in a Port Wine Sauce image

This is a delicious dish, with Middle Eastern flavors. Easy to make and a firm favorite when entertaining.

Provided by AUSSIEBEAR

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup flour for dredging
5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup port wine
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup chicken stock
6 dried figs (stems removed)
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken in the preheated skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Pour the port, white wine, and chicken stock over the chicken, and scatter the figs around the skillet.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil and reduce heat to low, simmer until chicken is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover with foil.
  • Bring the sauce in the skillet to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Whisk in the cream and pour over the chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 182.9 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC FIG SAUCE



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This is a Cooking Light recipe with slight changes. I love figs for a snack, and was thrilled to find this fabulous chicken recipe using figs. It is also quick compared to cooking chicken in the oven. I'll definitely make this one again. Fancy enough for a dinner party, easy enough for everyday.

Provided by karen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup dried fig, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1 1/2 tsps thyme, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm by covering plate with towel or placing in warm oven.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add butter to skillet.
  • Add onions and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce and figs.
  • Simmer until sauce is reduced to 1 cup (about 3 minutes).
  • Add 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Cut chicken breasts on the diagonal into slices. Serve sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 653.7, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 10.3, Protein 29.1

CHICKEN WITH FRESH FIGS AND WINE SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken With Fresh Figs and Wine Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie3763

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
20 fresh figs, halved
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, divided
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups red wine
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large pan. Add chicken breasts and brown both sides, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Add wine and figs, and sprinkle rosemary and remaining 1/2 tsp paprika on top. Turn heat to medium, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Move chicken from pan to a plate, and let it rest covered.
  • Let the wine and fig sauce reduce without a cover for an additional 5 minutes, until thickened. Divide chicken breasts among plates, and pour sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.7, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 97.9, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 41.2, Protein 32.3

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, fresh figs for the best flavor. If the figs are not ripe, they will be sour and lack sweetness.
  • Use a good quality port wine for the sauce. A cheap port will not have the same flavor or complexity as a more expensive one.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken with figs in port sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of sweet figs, savory chicken, and rich port sauce is sure to please even the most discerning palate. With a little planning and effort, you can create this dish at home and impress your guests with your culinary skills.

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