Question 1

Can I use dried figs instead of fresh figs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use dried figs, as long as they don’t contain any preservatives or stabilizers that are not compliant on AIP and Paleo. They may need a little longer to plump and soften, so leave them in the pan to simmer as you finish reducing the sauce.

Question 2

can i make this recipe with pork chops?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, this recipe would be delicious with pork chops. A thin-cut chop would be best, and will need less cooking time than a large chicken breast, so be ready to pull the from the sauce just as soon as you believe they’re cooked through.

Question 3

can i make this recipe with chicken thighs?

Accepted Answer

You can certainly make this recipe with boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Since they’re fattier than chicken breast, you may not need to use as much oil in the recipe for browning the chicken and cooking the onions. You could also continue to cook the chicken thighs as the sauce reduces, since chicken thighs need a little longer to braise to become tender and juicy. I like to bring thighs up to an internal temperature of 180°, where I’ll cook chicken breast to an internal temperature of 160° before resting.

Question 4

what can i use instead of honey, if i'm following whole30 or avoiding added sugars?

Accepted Answer

You can omit the honey entirely, but know that the recipe might have a little more vinegary bite than you’d like. To adjust for this, you could add a tablespoon more balsamic vinegar and reduce the red wine vinegar by a tablespoon, since balsamic has more natural sweetness than red wine vinegar.

Question 5

is balsamic vinegar AIP and Paleo Compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, balsamic vinegar is both AIP and Paleo compliant, as long as the only ingredient is grape must, which is the natural, pressed juice of the grape. Some brands will indicate naturally occurring sulfites, which are a product of fermentation, and this is to be expected. If the balsamic vinegar indicates added sulfites or preservatives, it would not be a compliant brand.

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