Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce
Tender chicken is paired with a rich balsamic-fig sauce, where fresh figs and honey bring gentle sweetness while red wine, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, shallot, and thyme add tang and depth. Serve this polished yet approachable dish for a weeknight dinner or an elegant meal with family and friends.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, then lightly coat with flour, shaking off excess.
- 2
Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until the tenders are golden brown, no longer pink in the centers, and the juices run clear, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- 3
Make the sauce: Add shallot and garlic to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add red wine and balsamic vinegar; simmer until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in figs, thyme, mustard, honey, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low or medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in butter.
- 4
Spoon sauce over warm chicken tenders, or add chicken back to the skillet to briefly reheat. Serve immediately.
- Calories 288.36 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 24.86 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 21.1 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.39 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.19 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.83 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 224.82 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.39 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 8.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 7.88 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 16.39 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken Strips with Balsamic Fig Pan Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Mission Fig, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 288.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Mission Fig, Black Pepper, Butter. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 288.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce healthy?
- Chicken Strips with Balsamic–Fig Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 288.36 calories and 24.86 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 224.82 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.19 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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