FRENCH ONION CHICKEN THIGHS WITH PROVOLONE

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This recipe is basically a thickened homemade french onion soup with seasoned chicken and smoked cheese. This recipe is sure to melt in your mouth!

Provided by Laura Griffin

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

FRENCH ONION GRAVY
2 medium onions, yellow
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 c beef broth
8 tsp minced onion, dried
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp corn starch & cold water
CHICKEN
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
4 chicken thighs, skin on and bone in
To taste garlic powder
To taste onion powder
To taste paprika
To taste pepper
To taste parsley flakes
4 slice provolone cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400.
  • 2. Combine beef broth, dry onion flakes, onion powder, Garlic powder, pepper, set aside.
  • 3. Season chicken using the pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and parsley.
  • 4. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat, sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side. Place on a separate dish and set aside.
  • 5. Toss in onion slices, cook til tender, (You may need to add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil, just use your judgement) stir in balsamic vinegar for 1 minute and add broth mixture, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • 6. Add chicken back to the pan.Transfer pan to oven for 30 minutes.
  • 7. Remove Skillet from oven return to stovetop on medium heat, add cornstarch and water mixture, heat till mixture thickens to a gravy. (I removed the chicken from the skillet to get a better mix and added chicken back to skillet)
  • 8. Add a slice of provolone cheese to each thigh, cover on low heat till cheese is melted.
  • 9. Serve.

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