Fig and Lemon Chicken

Chicken thighs roasted with figs and lemon slices in a lemon, vinegar and brown sugar glaze. Easy, delicious and if you don't feel the sauce is enough it can easily be doubled.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 323 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 12 chicken thighs
• 1 lemon, sliced
• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 1 ½ pounds dried figs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, brown sugar, vinegar and water; set aside.

Step 3

Place figs and lemon slices in the bottom of an 11x16 inch baking/roasting dish. Arrange chicken thighs on top, then pour vinegar mixture over chicken. Finally, sprinkle with salt and dried parsley to taste.

Step 4

Bake/roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 50 minutes, basting frequently (turn figs if they begin to brown).

Step 5

With a slotted spoon, remove chicken, figs and lemon slices from baking dish and place on a warm platter. Skim fat from cooking juices, then pour over chicken as sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.