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Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken

Published November 17, 2019. Last Updated March 7, 2020 by Cheyanne

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This sticky, slightly fruity, sweet and savory Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken is easy to prepare and downright delicious! Finished with a quick sprinkling of crunchy walnuts and freshly grated parmesan or gorgonzola, this sticky chicken will become a weeknight favorite!

Overhead photo of Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken garnished with lemon slices and fresh thyme in a round baking dish with a ramekin of chopped walnuts next to the dish.

*Updated*

This post was originally published in February 2016. I’ve updated the post below to include new photos and more information about fig chicken. Plus, I’ve included step-by-step photos to show you how quick and easy this baked balsamic glazed chicken is to make!

Hey, friends! How is it going?

If you are a fan of quick and easy weeknight meals, I have the perfect recipe for you!

Overhead photo of raw chicken thighs seasoned liberally with kosher salt and pepper on a gray wood board - photo of step 3 of the balsamic chicken recipe.

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  • Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken
    • What is fig sauce?
      • What does fig sauce taste like?
      • What to do with fig sauce?
    • How to make Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken?
    • What to serve with Fig and Balsamic Glazed Chicken?
    • Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken
      • Equipment
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
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Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken

This fig chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, deliciously juicy and finger-lickin’ good, my friends! This easy baked chicken is coated in a sticky, sweet, slightly fruity and seriously scrumptious glaze with delicious notes of succulent figs and tart balsamic vinegar.

Made with 9 simple ingredients, this sticky chicken is the perfect easy dinner option that your entire family will love!

I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs, because they are full of tender, juicy flavor. However, if you want an even richer, more succulent chicken, feel free to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Or, if you are one of those people who prefers white meat, by all means, use chicken breasts.

To finish everything off this fig and chicken dish is garnished with pungent gorgonzola (or freshly grated parmesan); crunchy, salty walnuts, and earthy fresh thyme. While the cheese and nuts are completely optional, I don’t recommend you skip them as they add a depth of texture and flavor!

If you are looking for a chicken dish that isn’t dry, boring or bland – look no further, because this is it!
Overhead photo of fig balsamic glaze in a small saucepan with fresh thyme sprigs next to the pan - photo of step 2 of the balsamic fig glazed chicken recipe.

What is fig sauce?

Fig sauce is a condiment that can be used as a flavoring sauce, glaze or topping for poultry or meat. Fig sauce can be made of either fig preserves, jam or fresh figs.

What does fig sauce taste like?

Fig sauce is thick and sticky in texture with a rich, slightly tart and somewhat sweet, honey-like flavor.

What to do with fig sauce?

Rich fig sauce is rather versatile and the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes! It can also be made in advance and warmed up before serving. If you are looking to add flavor to plain protein, it is the perfect sauce to have on hand in the refrigerator!

Ways to use fig sauce:

  1. Pour fig balsamic sauce over chicken and bake.
  2. Spread sauce over any gamey meat (quail or duck) and roast.
  3. Brush fig sauce on top of lamb and cook as desired.
  4. Rub pork with sauce and bake in the oven.
  5. Warm up fig sauce on the stove top and serve alongside a holiday ham.
  6. Toss vegetables in fig sauce and roast in the oven or cook them in a saute pan.

Overhead photo of raw chicken thighs topped with fig balsamic glaze and fresh sprigs of thyme in a round baking dish - photo of step 4 of the recipe.

How to make Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken?

Not only is this chicken ridiculously delicious, it is also a breeze to put together!

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Prepare Glaze: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds- 1 minute. Add in fig preserves, honey, balsamic vinegar and sprig of thyme. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil and immediately reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half, about 10-12 minutes. Use tongs to remove thyme sprig and discard. Optional for smoother glaze: Use an immersion blender (or transfer glaze to a stand blender) and puree until smooth.
  3. Meanwhile, season chicken: Place chicken on a clean work surface and pat the chicken dry. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish (they should fit snugly). Spoon the reduced glaze over the chicken, using the back of a spoon to evenly coat and distribute the glaze. Add 4 remaining sprigs of thyme to the pan.
  4. Roast: Transfer the baking dish to the oven. Bake (basting the chicken with the glaze once during cooking), for 35-40 minutes or until the juices run clear and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from oven and let chicken rest 5 minutes. Optional: Switch oven to broil during las 3-4 minutes of baking for a more golden brown chicken. Watch the chicken carefully as it can burn easily!!
  5. Serve: Garnish chicken with fresh thyme, walnuts and cheese if using. Enjoy!

How to make Balsamic Glazed Chicken step by step in photos:

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What to serve with Fig and Balsamic Glazed Chicken?

This chicken recipe is extremely versatile and pairs well with a variety of side dishes!

  • Potatoes – mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, baked potatoes, potatoes au gratin
  • Mashed Cauliflower (faux mashed potatoes)
  • Polenta
  • Grains – rice or quinoa
  • Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
  • Simple Green Salad
  • Soup – I highly recommend French Onion Soup!

Overhead, up-close photo of Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken garnished with lemon slices and fresh thyme in a round baking dish with a serving spoon inserted under one of the chicken thighs.

Fast and flavorful, this fig chicken is finger-licking good!!

Until Thursday, internet friends, Cheers – to clucking good chicken. 😉

XOXO

Cheyanne

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Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken

This sticky, slightly fruity, sweet and savory Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken is easy to prepare and finger-licking good!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic, chicken, fig, glaze
Servings: 4
Calories: 401kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Small Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Kosher Salt & Pepper - to taste
  • 1 TBS Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Shallot – finely diced (about 3 heaping TBS)
  • 2 cloves Garlic – minced
  • 1 (12 oz) Jar Fig Preserves
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 3 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
  • 5 Sprigs Thyme -DIVIDED, plus more for garnish
  • ½ Cup Walnuts – chopped for garnish
  • ½ Cup Gorgonzola – crumbled

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray an 8x8’’ baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Prepare Glaze: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds- 1 minute. Add in fig preserves, honey, balsamic vinegar and sprig of thyme. Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil and immediately reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced by half, about 10-12 minutes. Use tongs to remove thyme sprig and discard.
    Optional for smoother glaze: Use an immersion blender (or transfer glaze to a stand blender) and puree until smooth.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken: Place chicken on a clean work surface and pat the chicken dry. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish (they should fit snugly). Spoon the reduced glaze over the chicken, using the back of a spoon to evenly coat and distribute the glaze. Add 4 remaining sprigs of thyme to the pan.
  • Roast: Transfer the baking dish to the oven. Bake (basting the chicken with the glaze once during cooking), for 35-40 minutes or until the juices run clear and chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from oven and let chicken rest 5 minutes. Optional: Switch oven to broil during last 3-4 minutes of baking for a more golden brown chicken. Watch the chicken carefully as it can burn easily!!
  • Serve: Garnish chicken with fresh thyme, walnuts and cheese if using. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Store leftover Balsamic Fig Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 529mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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Comments

  1. Renee says

    November 12, 2020 at 9:04 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this dish! I changed nothing about it, except left off the walnuts. I can’t imagine it being better with them, but maybe I’ll throw those on next time. Give this dish a try. You won’t be disappointed.

    Reply
  2. dottie gregor says

    September 2, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    I have fresh Figs – how do i adjust the recipe?

    Reply
    • Cheyanne says

      September 3, 2020 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Dottie,
      Great question! Unfortunately, I have only tested and made the recipe as directed. You could either make fig preserves with your fresh figs and use them in the recipe, or you could roast the figs alongside the chicken. If you are interested in roasting figs (and making it work with the flavors and oven temperature for this recipe), here’s how I do it.
      1 pound Figs – stems removed and halved lengthwise
      4 sprigs fresh thyme
      2 TBS Balsamic Vinegar
      1 TBS Light Brown Sugar
      2 TBS Honey
      Butter a large baking dish and add the figs. Toss them with the other ingredients. Arrange figs cut side down. Roast at 425 for 15-20 minutes or until figs are caramelized to your liking.

      I hope that helps! Cheers! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Really needed says

    March 6, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    4 stars
    Love the concept and might try rolling the chicken thighs with some blue cheese inside, then doing a breadcrumb rollabout on them, to pan sauté before the fig glaze and the oven, but just the inspiration I needed for an upcoming dinner with figs (I’ll put some in the pan too, since I’ll have some fresh). Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne says

      March 7, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Hi there! Your idea sounds delicious! I’m thrilled to hear I provided inspiration. Just a quick note, depending on how much you stuff the chicken thighs or how tightly you roll them, you may need to bake the chicken for a longer amount of time than stated in this recipe.. or you can increase the oven temperature to 450 fahrenheit. Cheers and warm wishes for a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  4. Kelly | Foodtasia says

    November 22, 2019 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    Chey, these glazed chicken thighs are absolutely glorious! I love sticky sweet sauces on chicken and figs are so yummy! Combined with the balsamic it must be wonderful. As always, you photos are stunning, my friend!

    Reply
  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    November 18, 2019 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    Nothing beats a chicken thigh dinner Chey! Always so juicy. And these look absolutely mouthwatering! It’s only breakfast here and I wish I was enjoying one! Getting these on our dinner menu ASAP! Pinned and excited to serve at our house!

    Reply
  6. Kelsie | itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    November 17, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    5 stars
    Figs and blue cheese AND this is easy to make? Count me in! You always make me so hungry. This looks fabulous, Chey!

    Reply
  7. Marissa says

    November 17, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    Hello sticky goodness! This chicken looks incredible, Cheyanne. I can always count on you for big flavor meals. So excited to try this!!

    Reply
  8. Cheyenne says

    May 14, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    Loved this recipe! Was quick and easy, and it tasted delicious! I only had 10 oz of fig spread, instead of 12 oz of preserves, but it worked very well. I added a smidge more balsamic because my family And myself prefer more of a tang than sweet. Also broiled for 3 min at the end to make the glaze a little sticky and bubbly. Overall- great recipe!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne says

      May 14, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Cheyenne,
      I’m thrilled you and your family enjoyed this chicken! Your adjustments sound absolutely delicious!!! Cheers and thank you so much for stopping by! BTW – I love your name! 😉
      All the best,
      Cheyanne

      Reply
  9. Elizabeth says

    January 3, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner tonight and we loved it. Served it with Perfect Rice recipe courtesy of the Neely’s. Definitely on our menu rotation.

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      January 8, 2019 at 10:50 am

      Hi Elizabeth,
      I am so thrilled you loved this chicken! Serving it with the Neely’s rice sounds like a delicious combination!! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how it went over! I hope you are having a wonderful New Year! Cheers!

      Reply
  10. Miranda says

    December 13, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    I would have never thought to combine the flavor profile of figs with chicken…. but now I need to. This recipe looks delicious!!

    Reply
  11. Carol corser says

    December 5, 2017 at 12:40 am

    Yes please! ! The experience and thoughts of people who made the recipe is what I was looking for!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      December 5, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Carol,
      Unfortunately I can not force people to come back and leave a comment here after they make a recipe. However, a few people have in fact made this recipe with great results and left their comments over on Pinterest. You can see their comments on this recipe here – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/563018683813627/
      I hope you find that helpful! Cheers and thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. kay says

    April 27, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    May I be the Debbie Downer here? What I would really like to see is actual reviews of people who have TRIED the recipe. That would carry a lot of weight for me to try the recipe or not.

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      December 5, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Hi Kay,
      Unfortunately I can not force people to come back and leave a comment here after they make a recipe. However, a few people have in fact made this recipe with great results and left their comments over on Pinterest. You can see their comments on this recipe here – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/563018683813627/
      I hope you find that helpful! Cheers and thank you so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Tess says

    February 21, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    4 stars
    Can I make the glaze earlier in the day and refrigerate it until I put the chicken in the oven at night?

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      February 21, 2017 at 3:22 pm

      Hi Tess! Honestly, I’ve never tried making the glaze in advance, but I don’t see why you can’t. I would let the glaze sit out at room temperature at least while the oven is pre-heating, if not a little longer. You will just want to remove the chill from the glaze. Thanks so much for stopping by, and let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jan says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe last night for my family. We all thought they were delicious. Instead of sprinkling gorgonzola over the chicken, I added it to my polenta and served the chicken on the polenta. Total yumminess!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      November 8, 2016 at 11:40 am

      So glad you and your family enjoyed this chicken, Jan!! Using the gorgonzola in polenta sounds like a delicious idea! Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how it went! Cheers!

      Reply
  15. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

    March 4, 2016 at 1:15 am

    These chicken thighs looks SO amazing, girl! This is totally up my alley with that flavor profile. A little sweet, a little salty….YUM! I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy chicken, and this is definitely on my list to make next. I will be sure to share the results! Thanks for this <3 XO

    Reply
  16. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    Yes, this year is just flying by! What gives?! Every year goes by faster and faster…. scary 😛 So these glazed chicken thighs are bomb diggity fo sho! They looks so incredibly tender and juicy and that glaze…. oh my, that glaze! I think I could just spoon that directly into my mouth!

    Reply
  17. [email protected] says

    February 24, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    5 stars
    I so agree with you girl!! It’s already almost March – can you believe it?! And these chicken thighs looks so flavorful!

    Reply
  18. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:57 am

    HAHAHA!
    I <3 EVERYTHING about this : "But for real, I’m starting to fear that I might fall asleep and wake up 10 years older… the way time is flying by anything is possible. I’ve always had FOMO, but now I have hypnophobia on top of that. I need a shrink. Or a dozen cookies so I can eat my feelings"!
    I'm dying here!
    Though can I sub 6 of the cookies for 6 of these thighs – I mean look at that there fig-honey-balsamic glaze! Oohlala!

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    February 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

    I feel like this was created for me. I love every one of these ingredients. Looks beautiful!! On my list for dinner next week Thanks.

    Reply
  20. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    I know time is just flying!! Can’t believe Easter is just around the corner! Crazy! I love balsamic vinegar so this sounds delish!

    Reply
  21. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    Haha!…I had to look up FOMO! I’m sorry you are also having trouble with sleeping—it is frustrating! I have recurring bouts of insomnia…my mind races all night and I can’t shut it off. Time does not fly by on those nights…it stands still. 🙁 Those chicken thighs are amazing!! They are definitely not boring or bland. I’m loving how easy they are to make, yet kicked up a notch. I’ll need extra helpings of that finger licking good, sticky, sweet fig and balsamic glaze! Wishing you sweet dreams tonight!!

    Reply
  22. Stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cotted says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    The dozen cookies and eating my feelings away works for me, lol. I love everything about this recipe and I mean everything. It is so hard for me to eat chicken breasts once I went to the dark (meat) side, so much more flavor. Great recipe! Take care.

    Reply
  23. marcie says

    February 23, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Fig jam is one of the BEST things on the planet, and pairing it with balsamic, blue cheese, and walnuts must make this chicken beyond delicious! I love the sound of this, and YES — the year is going by way too fast already!

    Reply
  24. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:39 pm

    Wow! These are a flavour party! Love the fig and balsamic combo and gorgonzola, too?!! Perfect 🙂

    Reply
  25. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    Winner winner chicken dinner indeed. I have only in the last 2 years been getting into dark chicken meat. Thighs especially are perfect for wonderful, low and slow roasting, like there. I love, like Boy, the white meat best. Yeah for chicken breasts! Ha!
    I had my mind set on polenta today and this might have to happen. It seems fig recipes are everywhere and this is exceptional with all your toppings. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Harriet Emily says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Wow this dish has so many incredible flavours Cheyanne! It’s making me soooo hungry right now! I really love the sound of the glaze, yuuuummy! Such beautiful photos too 🙂 pinned!

    Reply
  27. Amanda says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Wow. I know just how that feels. I go to sleep feeling like that a lot. Some days it feels like I was 18 twenty minutes ago. Yikes!
    All the flavors you’ve got going on here makes me want to do a jazzy dance. Ah, Gorgonzola cheese! Fig preserves! Yum!

    Reply
  28. Annie says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Wow! Just wow! I have this kind of unnatural love of gorgonzola in any form or fashion so I have got to make this!

    Reply
  29. Kim | Low Carb Maven says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I’m sorry you’re having sleep issues. I, too, am so shocked that Feb. is almost over and my kid’s Spring break will be here in a month – shock! I hope you find the reason for your troubles and solve them.

    This recipe has all of the classic food combos and combines them with CHICKEN THIGHS! Seriously, so good! Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
  30. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:52 am

    Yeah! It’s so surprising how fast this year is going.And this look absolutely delicious. I bet fig and balsamic would make an awesome pairing.

    Reply
  31. Mir says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:21 am

    You gotta sleep, Chey. It’s key. Can you see someone about that? Or do a sleep study? Or have the boy conk you over the head?
    Seriously, hope things get better soon.
    The good news is, lack of sleep is not affecting your cooking. This looks INCREDIBLE. I saw it on my IG feed yesterday and wanted it so badly for dinner!

    Reply
  32. Claudia | The Brick kitchen says

    February 22, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Ohh such an awesome chicken glaze! I have only just discovered the wonders of figs (with a caramelised fig gelato haha!) and love the sound of using them in a savoury recipe. Don’t worry, I think we are all going a bit crazy about the fact that it is almost Easter (doesn’t help that it is almost a month earlier than usual this year!). I still accidentally write the date as 2013 sometimes… x

    Reply
  33. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    February 22, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    This year is going particularly fast and I don’t know why either! It makes me feel very anxious about the rest of the year now that the weather is getting nice …. I don’t want things to just pass me by! As for this recipe, ohhhhh girl you had me at FIG! These are beyond amazing!! <3 <3 <3 I am going to the store tomorrow and buying the ingredients I don't already have because this SO NEEDS TO HAPPEN! 🙂

    Reply
  34. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    This dish looks wicked! I absolutely love salty/sweet combos so this is totally my jam (or, er, preserves, lol)! Can’t wait to try this one out! I can’t say that I have a fear of sleep, cause I love my sleep, but I totally hear what you’re saying, girl. Time flies just too darn fast. Have a great week, girlie, and get some rest!!

    Reply
  35. Muna Kenny says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    The combination sounds interesting and the clicks are beautiful!

    Reply
  36. Adri says

    February 22, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    This year is going quickly. No doubt about ti. Wow, but this dish sounds divine. I adore gorgonzola, and I bet the balsamic and fig combo is delicious. This one is a winner, and it is going on my to do list!

    Reply
  37. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    OMG I completely forgot about Easter! Ah! I’m totally with you on time flying. I literally have 7,649 things going on in my life right now and could cry at how fast time is going! I need it to slow the heck down! Anyway, I’m drooling over these chicken thighs. I’ve gotta try ’em ASAP. Pinned!

    Reply
  38. Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says

    February 22, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love the fig jam and cheese combo! Figs are always so good in savory dishes. This chicken looks divine!

    Reply
  39. Rahul @ samosastreet.com says

    February 22, 2016 at 3:33 pm

    glaze on that chicken sound so good!! looks so yummy, and I bet it would taste even better!

    Reply
  40. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    February 22, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    Yes, chicken thighs FTW! I cook with them pretty much exclusively. So I’m glad we are on the thigh team together. And FIG GLAZE? How do you always know the way to my heart?? Pinning!

    Reply
  41. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    February 22, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    TIme is definitely flying by, Cheyanne – I think it speeds up more and more as we get older. And you’re a much better blogger than me – you’re planning ahead for Easter – I always tend to realize too late that a holiday is looming – I totally missed doing recipes for both Valentine’s day and the Super Bowl!

    Reply
  42. [email protected] says

    February 22, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    This is clucking good chicken! It was not until I became an adult that I had chicken thighs…my mom wanted to have nothing to do with them but I love them! They are tender, juicy and succulent! Who doesn’t want that in their life? That glaze? Forget about it! You hit a home run with this one, sweets! Now go take a nap – you’ve earned it! zzzzzzzzz (xo)

    Reply
  43. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh hells yeah to these flavors!!! And chicken thighs!! When I make this, I’m putting extra Gorgonzola all over it (cause I really really like Gorgonzola…a lot) and I’m leaving off the walnuts for J (cause he doesn’t like walnuts…#hedontknowwhatsgood). That’s okay because more walnuts for me! Woooohoooooo! Did you really develop a fear of sleeping? If yes, I hate that but you can always take down a good ol’ shot (or two) of bourbon each night before you go to sleep #problemsolved 😉

    Reply
  44. Adina says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    I am planning and cooking Easter posts as well, only one month left…. The time really goes by too fast. Your chicken thighs sound amazing and they are even better with mashed potatoes.

    Reply
  45. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    February 22, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Oh my gosh, these look SO good…that glaze (sigh!) Hope you can get a really good sleep tonight 😀

    Reply
  46. Ashley says

    February 22, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Get some sleep lady!! haha But I know the feeling … I am slightly freaking out over the fact that it is almost March already … I can’t even.

    But this chicken! That glaze! Making me sooo hungry for lunch!

    Reply
  47. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:02 am

    Love the chicken twinning today too! And mashed potatoes! 🙂 Seriously, dude, this chicken is totally the diggity bomb. This year is really moving super fast. I have zero idea where the time is going. I’m sorry your are afflicted with FOMO and Hypnophobia! You need to chill out and chow down on those cookies!

    Reply
  48. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Fig balsamic glazed chicken thighs?!! oh my gawd, love this flavor combo!!!! and I hope you can catch up on sleep this week. . I can’t sleep when I’m stressed . . but sleep is so important for us!!!

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  49. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    February 22, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Wow your chicken looks amazing! I love you telling us about your FOMO! That is just too funny! Plus you taught me a whole new word about fear of sleep!

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  50. demeter | beaming baker says

    February 22, 2016 at 9:12 am

    5 stars
    FOMO and Hypnophobia?! Girl, you gotta let yourself breathe. For real. You are kicking so much butt at life, you deserve at least a good night’s rest AND at least two dozen cookies. 😉 Anyway, Easter is ages from now! In any case, loving how the photos for this dish came out. Also, totally digging the fig & balsamic combo. Love, it Cheyanne! 🙂 P.S. Sleep, girl, sleep! <3

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  51. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    February 22, 2016 at 8:32 am

    It definitely feels like time is flying by! 🙂 This chicken looks absolutely fantastic, Cheyanne! Love the glaze and the fig and balsamic sounds like an incredible flavour combo!

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  52. Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says

    February 22, 2016 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Aaaah!! Cheyanne!! Your recipes always look amazing, but you’ve COMPLETELY outdone yourself with this one! This is full-frontal food porn. Love the ingredient combination you used here, gorgonzola + fig (and all of the other absolutely perfect things that you added), I mean, seriously! Anyway, I’m pinning this. And I’m using chicken thighs, just sayin’. 🙂

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  53. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:46 am

    5 stars
    I honestly have no idea where this year is going, but I am sure that I say that every year. How is it nearly Spring already? Not that I am complaining about that!
    I love the combination of fig and balsamic together – nice and sweet!

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  54. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:36 am

    Okay, so we are seriously psychically connected, because I just posted my own gorgonzola infused recipe (and it was for shrimp, not chicken, but STILL)…and I have some leftover cheese that you know I will be using for THIS! Gorgeous, pinned, happy Monday!!! xoxo

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  55. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:23 am

    I can’t believe how fast this year is going so far, either! I swear it was just last summer, and now spring is almost here! And I feel you on your sleeping fear…I think it’s quite possible that that may happen to me, too! But onto this chicken…wow! I absolutely love the glaze on here, Cheyanne! So pretty, not to mention sounds SO delish! Such a great idea to use fig preserves. I’ve never tried that before, so I definitely need to. Sounds like such a delicious meal! Pinned, of course!

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  56. Ben Maclain says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    I don’t afraid to get asleep (it may be my favorite activity, haha), but sometimes you feel that you’re wasting your time while sleeping, eh? May I remember my favorite book character Karlsson-on-the-Roof? He was saying he didn’t have issues to sleep in the mornings before breakfast and especially after it. Then he easily took his nap after his lunch (and just a little before dinner). But every day he struggled to fell asleep at nights – he needed to count sheep etc. This is I call a sleep disorder!:) And now let’s talk about this fantastic recipe. It’s fantastic! Do you need more words? You may remember I was experiencing with sweet glazes last year, but I never figured out to incorporate figs! That sounds and looks fantastic (wow, I’m so eloquent today haha). This is something I’ve got to try really soon. Great job, buddy! And happy Monday (If you believe in happy Mondays – I am not):)

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  57. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    February 22, 2016 at 7:06 am

    Yes Cheyanne, cheers to clucking good chicken! Ha! LOVE that glaze, and that sprinkling of walnuts and gorgonzola…perfect! This chicken dish looks so easy and so incredibly flavorful. I totally agree, the chicken thighs are a total must! So much juicier! What are Tom and Boy thinking? Have a great week!

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  58. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:48 am

    wow that glaze is just like icing on the cake! These chicken thighs look utterly delicious.

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  59. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

    February 22, 2016 at 6:18 am

    5 stars
    That glistening glaze! I love figs and balsamic together and I love an easy chicken dinner 🙂 Plus, toppings? Gorgonzola and walnuts? Oh yes, please! Serious deliciousness is coming to our dinner table soon. Also, I hear you on the sleeping thing… and the time flying by. Every time I flip to a new month on the calendar I stand there and think, “How did that happen?” Don’t get me started on when a birthday comes around for one of my kids 😉 Cheers and happy Monday girl!

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