Glazed Chicken And Fig Skewers Recipe

Name: Glazed Chicken And Fig Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup port wine; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 thyme sprig; 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 (3/4-inch) pieces; 4 large shallots, quartered; 16 sage leaves; Cooking spray; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 firm fresh Striped Tiger or Black Mission figs, halved vertically; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Servings: persons

3/4 cup port wine
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 thyme sprig
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 24 (3/4-inch) pieces
4 large shallots, quartered
16 sage leaves
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 firm fresh Striped Tiger or Black Mission figs, halved vertically
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

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Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; cook 15 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Discard thyme sprig.
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Preheat grill to high heat.
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Thread 3 chicken pieces, 2 shallot quarters, and 2 sage leaves alternately onto each of 8 (8-inch) skewers. Coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with 3/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Thread 6 fig halves onto each of 4 (8-inch) skewers, cut sides facing the same direction. Coat with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
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Arrange chicken skewers on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 12 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Brush chicken skewers with half of wine mixture during final minute of cooking. Arrange fig skewers, cut side down, on grill rack; grill 3 minutes. Turn fig skewers over; grill 1 minute. Arrange skewers on a serving plate. Drizzle with remaining wine mixture; sprinkle with thyme leaves.
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290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup port wine, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 thyme sprig, and more.

Yes, Glazed Chicken And Fig Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Glazed Chicken And Fig Skewers

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