When the sunnier days are here, and it's the time of year when Spring and Summer merge together, I love to cook this Balsamic-Glazed Fig and Rosemary Chicken. It's a lighter, juicier and fruity take on a caramelised chicken recipe that I saw in a restaurant a while back, but it's elevated with the drizzle of balsamic vinegar and fresh sage leaves. It's so quick and easy to make, but I promise you that you will not be missing out on any flavour at all...it's utterly delicious.

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What might surprise you the most with this dish is just how tender and delicious this vegetarian chicken actually is. The honey and balsamic vinegar infused together with the olive oil form a beautiful coating that glazes every single piece, and the juice from the figs brings out a colouring that is just so perfect. I would strongly recommend finding the best possible ingredients for this recipe though, especially regarding the balsamic vinegar and honey. (Over-processed versions just won't give you the tangy caramelised flavour that is possible with this dish, as well as being filled with unnecessary additives that we don't need.) If you can, make sure the figs are also as fresh as they possibly can be, so that they are perfectly soft when eaten. I know it sounds like a lot of extra effort, but it really will be worth it!