Vegan Chicken with Fig Sauce

Enjoy this easy vegan chicken dish with a sweet and tangy fig sauce. It's quick to make and packed with flavor, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces vegan chicken breasts


• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• Salt and pepper to taste


• 1 cup dried figs, chopped


• 1 cup vegetable broth


• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar


• 2 tablespoons maple syrup


• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard


• 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water


• Fresh thyme leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Season vegan chicken breasts with salt and pepper

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat

Add seasoned vegan chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through

Remove cooked vegan chicken breasts from the skillet and set aside

In the same skillet, add chopped dried figs, vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the figs are soft

Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens

Return the cooked vegan chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the fig sauce over them

Garnish with fresh thyme leaves

Serve hot and enjoy!