French Onion Chicken

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove both ends of four large brown or yellow onions and slice in half.
  2. 2Remove both ends of four large brown or yellow onions and slice in half.
  3. 3Remove both ends of four large brown or yellow onions and slice in half.
  4. 4Thinly slice the onions.
  5. 5Thinly slice the onions.
  6. 6Thinly slice the onions.
  7. 7Grate three cloves of garlic.
  8. 8Grate three cloves of garlic.
  9. 9Grate three cloves of garlic.
  10. 10Trim and clean green beans.
  11. 11Trim and clean green beans.
  12. 12Trim and clean green beans.
  13. 13Butterfly and halve three chicken breasts.
  14. 14Butterfly and halve three chicken breasts.
  15. 15Butterfly and halve three chicken breasts.
  16. 16Place the chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  17. 17Place the chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  18. 18Place the chicken into a large mixing bowl.
  19. 19Add 2.5g of onion powder, 2.5g of garlic powder, 2.5g of smoked paprika, 5ml of olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper to the bowl.
  20. 20Add 2.5g of onion powder, 2.5g of garlic powder, 2.5g of smoked paprika, 5ml of olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper to the bowl.
  21. 21Add 2.5g of onion powder, 2.5g of garlic powder, 2.5g of smoked paprika, 5ml of olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper to the bowl.
  22. 22Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  23. 23Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  24. 24Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  25. 25Place 35g of unsalted butter into a pan over medium-high heat.
  26. 26Place 35g of unsalted butter into a pan over medium-high heat.
  27. 27Place 35g of unsalted butter into a pan over medium-high heat.
  28. 28Add the onions to the pan and season with salt.
  29. 29Add the onions to the pan and season with salt.
  30. 30Add the onions to the pan and season with salt.
  31. 31Cook for 10 minutes, constantly moving it around.
  32. 32Cook for 10 minutes, constantly moving it around.
  33. 33Cook for 10 minutes, constantly moving it around.
  34. 34Deglaze the pan with 80ml of white wine or chicken stock.
  35. 35Deglaze the pan with 80ml of white wine or chicken stock.
  36. 36Deglaze the pan with 80ml of white wine or chicken stock.
  37. 37Cook for one minute.
  38. 38Cook for one minute.
  39. 39Cook for one minute.
  40. 40Add 125ml of beef stock, 10ml of Worcestershire sauce, 10ml of balsamic vinegar, the remaining two grated garlic cloves, five sprigs of thyme, and five bay leaves.
  41. 41Add 125ml of beef stock, 10ml of Worcestershire sauce, 10ml of balsamic vinegar, the remaining two grated garlic cloves, five sprigs of thyme, and five bay leaves.
  42. 42Add 125ml of beef stock, 10ml of Worcestershire sauce, 10ml of balsamic vinegar, the remaining two grated garlic cloves, five sprigs of thyme, and five bay leaves.
  43. 43Mix well and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  44. 44Mix well and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  45. 45Mix well and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  46. 46Let the onions cook down for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
  47. 47Let the onions cook down for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
  48. 48Let the onions cook down for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
  49. 49Prepare another pan over medium high heat with 10ml of olive oil.
  50. 50Prepare another pan over medium high heat with 10ml of olive oil.
  51. 51Prepare another pan over medium high heat with 10ml of olive oil.
  52. 52Sear the chicken for 2.5-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and a crust forms.
  53. 53Sear the chicken for 2.5-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and a crust forms.
  54. 54Sear the chicken for 2.5-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and a crust forms.
  55. 55Remove the chicken from pan and set aside on a baking tray.
  56. 56Remove the chicken from pan and set aside on a baking tray.
  57. 57Remove the chicken from pan and set aside on a baking tray.
  58. 58Place a saucepan of water over high heat. Season with salt, and bring to a boil.
  59. 59Place a saucepan of water over high heat. Season with salt, and bring to a boil.
  60. 60Place a saucepan of water over high heat. Season with salt, and bring to a boil.
  61. 61Blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes.
  62. 62Blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes.
  63. 63Blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes.
  64. 64Remove green beans and immediately place them in ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
  65. 65Remove green beans and immediately place them in ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
  66. 66Remove green beans and immediately place them in ice cold water to stop the cooking process.
  67. 67Prepare another pan over medium high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  68. 68Prepare another pan over medium high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  69. 69Prepare another pan over medium high heat with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  70. 70Add the green beans and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
  71. 71Add the green beans and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
  72. 72Add the green beans and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
  73. 73Pan-fry for two minutes.
  74. 74Pan-fry for two minutes.
  75. 75Pan-fry for two minutes.
  76. 76Add one grated clove of garlic and mix well to evenly distribute.
  77. 77Add one grated clove of garlic and mix well to evenly distribute.
  78. 78Add one grated clove of garlic and mix well to evenly distribute.
  79. 79Cook for one minute, constantly mixing to prevent burning.
  80. 80Cook for one minute, constantly mixing to prevent burning.
  81. 81Cook for one minute, constantly mixing to prevent burning.
  82. 82Top the chicken with the caramelized onions.
  83. 83Top the chicken with the caramelized onions.
  84. 84Top the chicken with the caramelized onions.
  85. 85Grate Gruyere cheese and/or Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
  86. 86Grate Gruyere cheese and/or Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
  87. 87Grate Gruyere cheese and/or Parmesan cheese over the chicken.
  88. 88Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C on grill/broil for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  89. 89Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C on grill/broil for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  90. 90Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C on grill/broil for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  91. 91Serve the French Onion Chicken with garlic green beans and pan juices.
  92. 92Serve the French Onion Chicken with garlic green beans and pan juices.
  93. 93Serve the French Onion Chicken with garlic green beans and pan juices.

Ingredients

  • 35 g Unsalted Butter
  • 35 g Unsalted Butter
  • 35 g Unsalted Butter
  • 4 Large Brown (Yellow) Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 4 Large Brown (Yellow) Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 4 Large Brown (Yellow) Onions, Thinly Sliced
  • 80 ml White Wine or Chicken Stock
  • 80 ml White Wine or Chicken Stock
  • 80 ml White Wine or Chicken Stock
  • 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 6 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 5 Dried or Fresh Bay Leaves
  • 5 Dried or Fresh Bay Leaves
  • 5 Dried or Fresh Bay Leaves
  • 125 ml Beef Stock
  • 125 ml Beef Stock
  • 125 ml Beef Stock
  • 10 ml Balsamic Vinegar
  • 10 ml Balsamic Vinegar
  • 10 ml Balsamic Vinegar
  • 10 ml Worcestershire Sauce
  • 10 ml Worcestershire Sauce
  • 10 ml Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Grated
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Grated
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, Grated
  • 15 ml Olive Oil
  • 15 ml Olive Oil
  • 15 ml Olive Oil
  • 2 Chicken Breast, Butterflied & Halved
  • 2 Chicken Breast, Butterflied & Halved
  • 2 Chicken Breast, Butterflied & Halved
  • 2.5 g Onion Powder
  • 2.5 g Onion Powder
  • 2.5 g Onion Powder
  • 2.5 g Garlic Powder
  • 2.5 g Garlic Powder
  • 2.5 g Garlic Powder
  • 2.5 g Smoked Paprika
  • 2.5 g Smoked Paprika
  • 2.5 g Smoked Paprika
  • 0 Gruyere Cheese, Grated
  • 0 Gruyere Cheese, Grated
  • 0 Gruyere Cheese, Grated
  • 0 Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated
  • 0 Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated
  • 0 Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Grated
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 300 g Green Beans, Trimmed & Cleaned
  • 300 g Green Beans, Trimmed & Cleaned
  • 300 g Green Beans, Trimmed & Cleaned
  • 1 Garlic Clove, Grated
  • 1 Garlic Clove, Grated
  • 1 Garlic Clove, Grated

Equipment

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