French Onion Chicken

Build the Meal Around French Onion Chicken

• Green beans
• Crusty bread
• Mashed potato
• Green salad

How to Cook French Onion Chicken

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1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Melt the butter and cook the onions over medium-low heat for 25 minutes, stirring often, until deep brown.

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2. Season the chicken with the salt and brown in the oil for 4 minutes per side. Set in an ovenproof dish.

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3. Add the wine and thyme to the onions and bubble for 2 minutes. Spoon over the chicken and top with the gruyere.

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4. Cook for 15 minutes until bubbling and browned.

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Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Cook the onions slowly.

Brown the chicken before baking.

If your oven runs hot, check at 12 minutes.

Use a good melting cheese.

If You're Missing Something

• A dry vermouth keeps for longer than an open bottle of white wine and is the closer swap than a random white left in the fridge; for an alcohol-free version, use the same amount of stock with a squeeze of lemon.

Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat gently.

French Onion Chicken: Your Questions Answered

The Numbers per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.