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Chicken, Fig, And Pancetta Bites

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

12   Fresh or dried figs - split
2 lbs 908g / 32ozChicken breast tenderloins or
  Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  A drizzle balsamic vinegar
  A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
  Coarse salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
24   Pancetta
  = (available at deli counter)
1   Wooden party picks - (3" or 4" long)

Recipe Instructions

If using fresh figs proceed to the preheat instructions. If using dried figs, place a small pan of water on stove and bring to a simmer. Add figs and plump them in water for 5 minutes. Drain and cool.

Preheat griddle or grill pan over medium to high heat.

Cut chicken into large chunks: cut a tenderloin in half or cut a thigh into 3 chunks. Drizzle chicken with balsamic and oil and toss to coat. Wash hands and season chicken with salt and pepper.

Place a half fig on each piece of chicken and wrap with 1 slice of pancetta. Skewer to secure and place on grill. Wash hands again. Grill chicken bites 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

This recipe yields 8 party servings.

Source:
30 MINUTE MEALS with Rachael Ray - (Show # TM-1B06) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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