{"id":62174,"date":"2026-07-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/schmorhuehnchen-mit-getrockneten-feigen-honig-und-zitrone\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T19:13:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T17:13:32","slug":"braised-chicken-with-dried-figs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/braised-chicken-with-dried-figs\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken with Dried Figs, Honey and Lemon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This Chicken with Figs, Honey and Lemon<\/strong> is an easy Mediterranean-inspired dinner with tender chicken breast, sweet dried figs and a glossy white wine, honey and lemon sauce. It\u2019s ready in about 40 minutes, feels a little special, and is absolutely made for spooning over couscous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve always loved figs. The best I\u2019ve ever eaten were in Italy, picked straight from the tree \u2014 warm from the sun, incredibly sweet and nothing like the ones that have travelled halfway across Europe. Then, I spotted some beautiful dried figs at my favourite Turkish market. I stuffed them with Gorgonzola, wrapped them in Parma ham and baked them until everything was salty, sweet and melty. So good. Which naturally got me thinking: what else can I make with dried figs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter this chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combination of dried figs, honey and lemon turned out to be exactly what I was craving. The figs soften into the white wine sauce, the lemon keeps all that sweetness bright, and a little butter makes the sauce rich and silky. Served with couscous to soak up every last bit? A definite success. Even with kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What You\u2019ll Need for Chicken with Figs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ingredients for this Mediterranean chicken with figs are simple, but together they make a seriously flavourful pan sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Chicken breast:<\/strong> I prefer organic chicken for both quality and flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Olive oil and butter:<\/strong> Olive oil for cooking and a little butter for richness. I don\u2019t cook with butter often, but here it really earns its place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Garlic:<\/strong> For plenty of savoury flavour in the sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • White wine:<\/strong> I like Riesling here. It makes a lovely base for the sweet-tangy sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Red wine vinegar:<\/strong> Adds acidity and balances the honey and figs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Honey:<\/strong> Use a runny honey that will easily melt into the sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dried figs:<\/strong> They become wonderfully soft and plump as they simmer and add natural sweetness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lemon:<\/strong> Use an organic, unwaxed lemon since it cooks directly in the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Parsley, sea salt and black pepper:<\/strong> Simple finishing touches to keep everything fresh and balanced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    How to Make Chicken with Figs, Honey and Lemon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This chicken with figs recipe comes together in one pan in about 40 minutes. Simply brown the seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter, then add garlic, white wine, vinegar and honey to create the sauce. Add the dried figs and lemon and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the figs are soft and juicy. Finish with a squeeze of the cooked lemon and fresh parsley. Voila! So easy.<\/p>\n\n\n