French Onion Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
2 tablespoons butter, divided.
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1 tablespoon olive oil, divided.
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2 large white onions, thinly sliced.
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
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2 chicken breasts (500g total).
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½ teaspoon salt.
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¼ teaspoon dried thyme.
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¼ teaspoon black pepper.
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
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1 tablespoon plain flour.
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1 cup beef stock.
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½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce.
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100g gruyere cheese, grated.
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Fresh chives for garnish.
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook sliced onions in butter and oil over medium heat 15 minutes. Add balsamic and seasonings. Reduce heat, cook 20 more minutes until very soft.
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Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 pieces. Season with salt, garlic powder, thyme and pepper.
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Remove onions. Cook chicken in remaining butter and oil until golden on both sides. Set aside.
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Return onions to pan, stir in flour. Gradually add stock and worcestershire sauce. Add chicken juices.
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Add chicken back, top with onions and cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Garnish with chives.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't rush caramelizing onions.
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Can use lid instead of broiler to melt cheese.