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Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken Skewers

31 Aug

I have three favorite times of the year: 1. Christmas season 2. football season 3. fig season. Yes, figs. You know that fruit – seemingly boring looking on the outside but interesting pop-of-color and texture inside. Figs are so much more than those nasty sandwich newton cookies you had as a kid.

Balsamic Fig Chicken Skewers

So whenever I see a pretty little package of my fresh favs at Trader Joe’s, I bust out my happy dance.

Black Figs for a chicken skewer glaze

After I got home and popped a few in my mouth, I thought, “what else can I do to incorporate these into a meal?” So the experiment began….What about a fig balsamic glaze for grilled chicken skewers? Bingo.

One small problem, I’ve never grilled before. Like, ever. I LOVE being in the kitchen, but when it comes to that big, intimidating, shiny, hot thing outside, I leave that up to the hubby. Unfortunately, when I’m feeling inspired, I cannot wait. And he wasn’t home. So I dared to grill, for the first time in my life. Overcoming fears people. #risktaker

I won’t bore you with details (and saving myself the embarrassment), but I’ll put this disclaimer out there – when you turn on the gas, open the lid before you push the ignite switch. Let’s just say I’m really lucky I still have a face. Moving on…

What I love about these skewers is the light flavor of the fig/balsamic combo. The taste is subtle yet gives a hint of neutral sweetness. And the skewers are SO tender! These are sure to impress and super easy to make. Prep takes around 10 minutes and grilling is another 10-12 minutes (unless you burn off your face or fingers, then it will probably set you back a few). In less than 25 minutes you have dinner, lunch, snack, appetizers, whatever!

To start, wash and cut around six figs into fourths. Then in a small pot or saucepan, cook the figs, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, water, and salt on medium high heat for a few minutes. The figs should start to slowly break down and get nice and mushy.

The start of a fig balsamic glaze for chicken

Cook figs, balsamic and coconut oil for glazed chicken skewers

Next, pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add more water. Reserve half the mixture and dump the other half in a sealable bag with 6-8 raw chicken breast tenders.

Balsamic fig puree for marinading and glazing

Let the chicken marinate for at least a half hour (the longer the better). When you are ready to cook, turn the grill on medium/high heat and poke a wood or metal stick in to the chicken. Lay the chicken skewers on the grill and coat with the reserved balsamic fig mixture. Let the chicken cook around 6 minutes (depending on the thickness) and then flip, coat the other side with the glaze and cook another 6 minutes or so.

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Sugar-free, homemade balsamic fig glaze

Be sure to get those nice char marks. Because nothing says, “I’m an experienced griller” more than char marks.

25 minutes or less - balsamic glazed chicken skewers

Time Saver Tip

Make a batch of the fig balsamic glaze a few days before you plan on serving and keep refrigerated in a glass mason jar. If you have any of the mixture leftover, it makes a great addition to oatmeal. Or add a little olive oil for a great salad dressing.

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Balsamic Fig Glazed Chicken Skewers

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Ingredients

  • 6–8 chicken breast tenders
  • 6 ripe figs
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Wash figs and cut in to fourths.
  2. In a a small pot or saucepan, cook the figs, coconut oil, balsamic vinegar, water and salt on medium/ high heat for a few minutes. The figs should slowly start to break down.
  3. Pour the mixture in to a food processor or blender and combine until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add more water.
  4. Reserve half the mixture and dump the other half in a sealable bag with raw chicken breast tenders. Marinate the chicken at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  5. Turn the grill on medium/high heat (around 350 degrees) and poke a wood or metal stick in to the chicken.
  6. Lay the chicken skewers on the grill and coat with the reserved balsamic fig mixture. Let the chicken cook around 6 minutes (depending on the thickness) and then flip, coat the other side with the glaze and cook another 6 minutes.

 

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Balsamic-Fig Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers
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About Chrissa

I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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Comments

  1. Miss Angie says

    August 31, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    That looks DELICIOUS!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:22 am

      Thanks Angie! I certainly thought so!

      Reply
  2. swell conditions says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    Ok! I’ll admit I’ve never ever cooked figs before but gosh, you make them look SO good I’ll have to give it a try – thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:23 am

      Thank you! Yes, give them a try. You won’t be disappointed!

      Reply
  3. kristen says

    August 31, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    OH my gosh, these look incredible!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:26 am

      Thanks Kristen. In my humble opinion, anything with figs is pretty much perfection!

      Reply
  4. shar says

    August 31, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Love following you!!! Love the humor in your posts and not to mention the fabulous recipes!! Going to grocery store today to pick up figs – dinner planned for tonight!! yay!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:26 am

      Awe thank you Shar! Hope you enjoy the skewers!

      Reply
  5. Emily says

    August 31, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    figs and balsamic are a match made in heaven, these skewers look so good! What a perfect recipe for fig season!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:28 am

      I totally agree. I can’t get enough of that perfect combo this time of year!

      Reply
  6. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:03 pm

    I have to admit, I’ve never really used figs for cooking so I was pretty intrigued by this recipe…and it looks quite yummy! Will definitely need to try this out!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:30 am

      First time for everything Julie! I think you will love this. Figs are so easy to cook and reinvent too!

      Reply
  7. Emily says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Hahaha oh my gosh I’m so glad you’re okay! These look so yummy. I love figs!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      So yummy! Figs are the BEST EVER!!!

      Reply
  8. Katie Brown says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    Wow this looks amazing! I’ve never cooked with figs before I’ll have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:31 am

      Hey Katie – yes try! The figs cook down so easily so the marinade is super easy to make. And who doesn’t love easy?!

      Reply
  9. Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction says

    August 31, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    This chicken looks so succulent! Definitely adding this to the menu this week!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:33 am

      Great! So glad you are going to try it Marsha!

      Reply
  10. Kimberly Bonham says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:04 pm

    Yummmmm! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:35 am

      Thanks Kimberly!

      Reply
  11. Liz says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    Oooh yum! My boyfriend LOVES figs – he would be all over this! Gonna have to test it out for him 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:36 am

      Yes, yes, test away! I mean, who doesn’t love figs?!

      Reply
  12. Patranila says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    Looks delicious! I’ve never really incorporated figs into my diet but I can imagine the balsamic/fig combo is heavenly.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:37 am

      It is SO heavenly Patranila!

      Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:58 am

    Will be adding this to my recipes to make list! Looks delicious, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 3:38 am

      So glad Stephanie! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  14. Emily says

    September 1, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    I have never cooked with fig before but these look delicious so I will have to try!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Can’t wait for you to try them Emily!

      Reply
  15. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    September 1, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    This looks really good! too bad I can’t cook.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Hey, I didn’t think I could grill either! And I managed to make an edible dish! 😉

      Reply
  16. Liz @ Sunshine and Shandy says

    September 1, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    These look so good! I never would have thought to put these together. Pinned for future reference!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 1, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks Liz. Yes, the combo is amaze-balls!

      Reply
  17. Married And Naked says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    These look amazing. My husband would flip out over these!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:41 am

      Thank you! They are pretty easy and flip-worthy!

      Reply
  18. Hayli says

    September 1, 2015 at 8:55 pm

    These look super yummy

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 3:10 am

      Thanks Hayli. They are super duper yummy!

      Reply
  19. Logan Can says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    Oh, my! I love figs and so I bet this glaze is heavenly! They look amazing! Definitely pinning!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 3:12 am

      Thank you Logan! I’m assuming you bust out your happy dance when you see figs too? 😉

      Reply
  20. Pragati // Simple Medicine says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:06 am

    I love figs! I also love how you incorporated them into the glaze. YUM!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 3:13 am

      Thanks Pragati. The glaze is totally finger-licking worthy!

      Reply
  21. Jenny says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:11 am

    This looks delicious! I’m going to have to make the chicken!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 3:16 am

      Thank you Jenny. Totally make it. It’s worth it!

      Reply
  22. Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:09 am

    What a delicious chicken recipe! thanks for sharin !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:42 am

      No problem! I’m glad you approve!

      Reply
  23. Angie says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:28 am

    Lover of Christmas, football season and figs? My kind of gal! This recipe looks amazing. I’m not much of a griller either, but every week we get together with family during football season and I’m I could talk someone into grilling these bad boys for me. Such a great idea!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:43 am

      Want to be besties?! I’m a huge Green Bay Packer fan so if that’s your team, then that seals the deal! 😉 Hope your crew loves these chicken skewers!

      Reply
  24. Rachel says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:21 am

    Wowwwww, I’ve been looking for more fresh fig recipes!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 8:42 pm

      Hope you love this one Rachel!

      Reply
  25. Chelsea Pearl says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    I have never attempted cooking with figs before, but this looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      Cooking with figs is actually way easier than you’d expect! Thanks Chelsea!

      Reply
  26. Carly @ FitLiving blog says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:40 pm

    Chrissa – This recipe looks so easy and delicious! I loved reading about your experience of grilling for the first time. I’m glad you still have a face, too 🙂 Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 2, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      Thanks so much Carly! Faces are kinda nice to keep. 😉 I appreciate the pin!

      Reply
  27. Becki S says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    I actually just tried Trader Joe figs for the first time! I didn’t know they were now fully in season. This looks so tasty, and I love your season preferences 😉

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:46 am

      Are you so addicted?! I wish figs were in season there year round!!

      Reply
  28. Melissa says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:37 am

    That chicken looks really good! Mmm!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:47 am

      Thank you Melissa! The recipe is definitely a keeper!

      Reply
  29. Jennifer Corter says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:44 am

    Yummy! Those look SO tasty! I’m going to have to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 4:50 am

      So glad you stopped by Jennifer. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  30. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners says

    September 3, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    Well, I’ve never cooked with figs but it looks like I’ve found the perfect recipe to try. This is not only beautiful, it looks absolutely delicious!
    Thanks for the inspiration, Chrissa!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 3, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      No problem Robyn. I hope you love this!

      Reply
  31. Kathy says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    These chicken skewers look packed with flavor! Thank you for sharing at the Recipe Swap.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 5, 2015 at 3:06 am

      Yes tons of flavor but in a nice, subtle way (if that even makes sense)! Thanks Kathy!

      Reply
  32. Kati says

    September 6, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    These look incredible! We love fig at our house, but sadly, I’ve never cooked with fresh figs. Haven’t even noticed them to purchase. I usually make sauces with dried figs. I’ve gotta go to Trader Joe’s to see if they have figs cause I am ready to make these. And anything on a stick means the kids will eat it 🙂

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 6, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      I love dried figs too – I don’t discriminate! Fresh figs are seriously amazing though. I hope your local Trader Joe’s still has them. I have a feeling you (and the kiddos) will love these!

      Reply
  33. Riadh says

    September 7, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    Wow! These look delicious. I cook rarely and only simple stuff, but I will try these one day! yummy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 7, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you Riadh! This recipe is so simple – I know you could totally pull it off!

      Reply
  34. Miz Helen says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    What a delicious recipe and a beautiful sauce, we will just love it! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      September 9, 2015 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you Miz Helen. Thank you for the comment and for hosting!

      Reply

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