Dinner for 4
Fig Chicken
$9.80for 475 minServes 4
Chicken thighs bake in a balsamic fig sauce with shallot, garlic, honey, and thyme until tender and fully cooked.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, 1.9 lb$2.29/lb typical | 1.9 lb | $4.29Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots, 0.15 lb$3.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.54Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Jelly, 12 oz$0.16/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.92Typical price |
 | Mint, a little$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.20Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
 | Feta, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.88Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.80 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperHoney or maple syrupVinegar
Not included in the cost.
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
Typical price
$2.45 per serving$9.80 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 6 whole boneless skinless chicken thighs
- to taste kosher salt & pepper (optional)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jar (12 oz) fig preserves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 5 sprigs thyme (optional)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola or goat cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
- Add chopped shallot and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir fig preserves, honey, balsamic vinegar, and thyme into the skillet around the chicken.
- Bake uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes, until the thickest thigh reaches 165 F.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then top it with walnuts and crumbled cheese if using.
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