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Cheesy French Onion Chicken
Cheesy French Onion Chicken. Made with chicken thigh, parsley and thyme. Get ingredient amounts and step-by-step instructions.
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Ingredients at original yield
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 cups shredded gruyère cheese
- bread, sliced and toasted, to serve
How to make Cheesy French Onion Chicken
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- 01
In a bowl, add the chicken thighs, salt, pepper, garlic, dried parsley, and olive oil, and toss until evenly coated.
- 02
Add the chicken to a skillet on medium-high heat. Sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side of the chicken, 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 03
Preheat oven to broil.
- 04
Add the butter, sliced onions, salt, and pepper to the same pan, stirring occasionally until softened. Reduce heat to low and cook until they are deeply caramelized, about 1 hour.
- 05
Add thyme and beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 06
Add the chicken on top of the onions, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese.
- 07
Broil for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- 08
Serve over bread.
Cooking & storage
Check the thickest part of each piece with a food thermometer, away from bone. Poultry pieces should reach 74°C (165°F). Colour alone does not establish doneness. Health Canada cooking temperatures
Use the recipe’s specific storage directions when provided. Read the food storage guide for chilling and reheating food, and the measures guide before changing portions or ingredients.
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