Chicken with Fig and Bacon Jam

Serving Size:

2

Time:

45

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients

• 13 Oz Chicken breast
• 1/2 oz Crumbled bacon
• 1 Oz Blue Cheese
• 1 Tbsp Fig Spread
• 8 Oz Green Beans
• .6 Oz Butter
• 1/2 Oz Crispy Fried Onions
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1 Oz Light Cream Cheese
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
• Olive Oil

Directions

1. Prep all of your ingredients
2. Over medium heat add 2 tsp of Olive Oil to a pan. Heat pan to medium heat.
3. Add onion cook til browned, 10-13 minutes. Add water to the pan if becomes dry.
4. Cook chicken. Add 2 tsp Olive oil to pan and heat over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, 5-7 minutes per side, internal temperature of 165. Place chicken on plate, and tent with foil. Reserve juices.
5. Add green beans and garlic salt to pan with onion. Cover and stir occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes
6. Add more water if the green beans need more time.
7. Place green beans on plate.
8. Add half the blue cheese, and cream cheese to pan. Reserve some blue as garnish. Add 1/3 cup of water to hot pan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
9. Make the fig jam. Use pan to cook chicken on medium low heat. Add fig spread (or your choice), bacon, and 1 Tbsp water to a hot pan, and stir to combine. Let it simmer.
10. Remove from the burner and add in butter.
11. Plate the dish, topping the chicken with fig jam, and vegetables with blue cheese fondue, and onions. Garnish with blue cheese.

Couch’s Tips

Hello Angel’s Working on Earth Family!

Today, we are savoring an exquisite dish known as Chicken with Fig and Bacon Jam. This culinary creation is celebrated in numerous restaurants and home kitchens alike, showcasing its widespread appeal. The delightful pairing of tender, juicy chicken with vibrant, crisp green beans creates a wonderful medley of textures and flavors; the chicken is perfectly cooked to maintain its succulence, while the green beans offer a satisfying, tender crunch.

Now, let’s delve into the sauce, a crucial component that truly elevates this dish! You have the choice to craft a sauce that is either savory or sweet. However, the current culinary trend leans towards embracing sweeter elements, and figs have soared in popularity as a star ingredient. This recipe skillfully amalgamates the naturally sweet and rich essence of ripe figs with the savory, crispy undertones of bacon, resulting in a delightful jam that beautifully envelops the chicken.

For an exceptional dining experience, I highly recommend pairing this dish with a light, creamy cheese—such as a tangy goat cheese or a smooth robiola—that brings a velvety mouthfeel to each bite. Additionally, consider drizzling a nutty sauce, perhaps made from toasted hazelnuts or pistachios, which will add a delightful crunch and an earthy richness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the figs and the savoriness of the bacon. Together, these elements promise to create a memorable and harmonious flavor experience that is simply irresistible!

Always With Love!