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Crispy One-Pot French Onion Chicken Thighs Recipe with Gruyère Cheese Easy and Perfect

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A comforting one-pot dish featuring crispy skin chicken thighs, slow caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900g)
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (about 100g)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth, preferably low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and thinly slice 3 large yellow onions to about 1/8 inch (3mm) thickness.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and stir to coat. Cook slowly, stirring every 5 minutes, for about 25-30 minutes until onions turn deep golden brown and smell sweet. Lower heat if onions stick or brown too fast.
  4. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar to deglaze the pan. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Lightly dust each thigh with 1 tablespoon flour, shaking off excess.
  7. In a separate skillet or the same one if space allows, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Flip and cook 3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
  8. Nestle the seared chicken thighs skin-side up into the caramelized onions in the oven-safe skillet. Top evenly with 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese.
  9. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Remove skillet from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dry chicken skin thoroughly before seasoning and flouring to ensure crispiness. Cook onions low and slow to avoid burning. Use an oven-safe skillet for best results or transfer to a baking dish for oven step. Tent cheese with foil if browning too quickly. Check chicken internal temperature for doneness. Variations include dairy-free substitutions and low-carb serving options.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, French onion, Gruyère cheese, one-pot meal, caramelized onions, crispy chicken, easy dinner, comfort food

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