Description
Succulent French onion chicken melds classic French bistro flavors with hearty comfort. Golden caramelized onions and melted gruyère cheese crown tender chicken breasts for a luxurious dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices gruyere or swiss cheese (or provolone)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth (500 ml)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or worcestershire sauce)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly massage chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme, creating a comprehensive flavor profile that envelops the entire meat surface.
- Skillet Preheating: Ignite olive oil in a generous skillet over medium-high flame, waiting until the oil radiates a lustrous sheen and releases an aromatic fragrance.
- Searing Performance: Strategically position seasoned chicken into the scorching skillet, allowing each side to transform into a caramelized golden masterpiece, developing a crisp exterior while maintaining succulent interior for roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Resting Phase: Elegantly transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a holding plate, preserving the concentrated pan drippings that will serve as a flavor foundation for subsequent culinary steps.
Notes
- Seasoning Strategy: Ensure even and generous coating of spices by patting chicken dry before seasoning, which helps spices adhere better and promotes superior caramelization.
- Heat Management: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning, maintaining consistent medium-high temperature for ideal golden-brown crust.
- Moisture Preservation: Allow chicken to rest after cooking to retain internal juices, preventing dryness and ensuring tender, succulent meat with maximum flavor retention.
- Versatility Hack: Swap chicken breasts with thighs for a more budget-friendly option that offers richer flavor and stays more moist during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg