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!