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French Onion Chicken
A comforting dish combining tender chicken with caramelized onions and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more as needed)
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts ((3 to 4))
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (divided, plus more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided, plus more to taste)
- 2 pounds yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup beef broth or stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme (plus more to garnish)
- 4 ounces grated Gruyère cheese ((about 1 cup))
Baguette
Instructions
- Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
- Brown chicken in olive oil, then transfer to a plate; set aside.
- Sauté onions with brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt until soft, then add broth, Worcestershire, and thyme; simmer until most liquid reduces.
- Nestle chicken into onion mixture, cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F, then sprinkle with Gruyère and broil until melted and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the onions caramelize longer before adding broth.