French Onion Chicken
French Onion Chicken pairs tender pan-fried chicken thighs with a deeply caramelized onion and beef broth gravy, finished with melted mozzarella cheese for a classic French-inspired comfort dish.
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French Onion Chicken pairs tender pan-fried chicken thighs with a deeply caramelized onion and beef broth gravy, finished with melted mozzarella cheese for a classic French-inspired comfort dish.
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In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Pour in the beef broth, add the fresh thyme sprigs, and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce has thickened to a gravy-like consistency.
While the sauce simmers, heat olive oil in a separate pan (like a grill pan) over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until a nice crust forms and the chicken is cooked through. Set aside.
Nestle the cooked chicken thighs into the caramelized onion sauce in the skillet.
Top each chicken thigh with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, then broil with fresh mozzarella to refresh.
Yes, but thighs stay more tender and flavorful during pan-frying. If using breasts, reduce cooking time and watch for drying out.
Caramelizing onions typically takes 25–35 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Patience here builds depth of flavor.
Yes. Cook the chicken and onion gravy, cool, and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, then add mozzarella and broil to melt.
Dry vermouth, additional beef broth, or apple cider vinegar (2 tbsp) all work. Avoid sweet wines as they'll throw off balance.
Yes, if your beef broth is certified gluten-free. All listed ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
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