This French Onion Roasted Chicken combines two classic comfort foods into one incredibly indulgent and satisfying dish. Each piece is juicy and flavorful!
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This French Onion Roasted Chicken is combining two classic comfort foods into one incredibly indulgent and satisfying dish. Served with mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables make this cozy food an instant family favorite. Melt in your mouth, packed with flavor, juicy chicken that will make your soul cozy, just like my Skillet Garlic Herb Chicken and Potatoes.
Growing up, on almost every Sunday, my Mom would make roasted chicken. The best roasted chicken. It was absolutely incredible and the whole family always looked forward to it. I vividly remember her braising it in a large pot and then letting the dish finish cooking in the oven. Each time she opened the oven to check on the chicken and pour the juices collecting in the pot over each piece, the fragrant, rich smell of good dinner would fill the kitchen. It took me a few years to get this roasted chicken magic right. All because I tend to be an impatient cook. I love quick meals. But Sundays (weekends and holidays) are for slowing down and enjoying cooking.
How to make French Onion Chicken?
- Trim thighs from excess fat and season on each side. Braise in a hot skillet skin down for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Next, remove the chicken and cook down (almost caramelize) the onions. That's when the rich flavor creates. That takes about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Next, add the chicken back into the dish, spoon the onions and juices over each piece and place the dish in the oven to roast. Check on it a few times, pouring juices from the bottom of the pot over the chicken.
- Add cornstarch and water mixture to the pan to thicken the sauce and your chicken is ready to be served. Each piece is juicy and flavorful.
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What to serve with French Onion Chicken?
- vegetables: go for roasted Brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli or air fryer carrots;
- starch: mashed potatoes or rice go perfectly with this chicken dinner;
- salad: our Caesar salad can be served before roasted chicken;
- bread: go for no-knead bread or skillet focaccia to soak up every last bit of the sauce!
Recipe FAQs:
Any leftovers should be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.To reheat, place the chicken in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F and heat up for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
Absolutely! Bone-in or boneless chicken breasts work great too. I used chicken thighs with bones because the have more flavor since they have dark meat.
Yellow or sweet onions are recommended. I would skip vidalia or red onions.
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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!
French Onion Roasted Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups sliced yellow onion
- ½ cup water
- 1 chicken bouillion
- ¼ cup water f
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large 4 qt. Dutch Oven, heat up oil and butter until butter is melted.
- Season chicken. Place skin down in pot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove chicken onto a plate.
- Preheat oven to 375° F.
- Add more butter to pot. Add onions. Cook stirring often until onions are translucent, soft and golden brown. Add bouillion cube and water. Cook until cube dissolves.
- Return chicken to pot. Spoon onions and juice over each piece.
- Place whole pot in oven. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 175° F.
- When done, add cornstarch and water mixture to pot and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
Notes
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Gina says
This looks so delicious! I need to try it for sure!!
Kris says
Can you tell me please, do you put the cover on the dutch oven before putting it in the oven? Thank you so much this sounds amazing.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Kris! Nope, no need to cover it. Make sure to spoon the sauce from the bottom of the Dutch oven over the chicken pieces a few times during baking. Hope this helps! Let me know how you like it! -Anna
Taylor Kiser says
Love that cocotte from Revol! And love this French Onion Roasted Chicken! Looks so moist and full of wonderful flavor! Nothing beats a recipe that is inspired by childhood memories, right?!
Cathy says
French onion + chicken are the perfect combo!
kita says
This chicken seriously looks like one of those dishes that just makes you crave cozy weather, sweaters and all sorts of comfort food. I love how homey and amazing this recipe sounds.
Brianne says
This chicken looks like it has so much flavor!
Jennifer says
Simply perfect! LOVE french onion flavors!!
Cheryl says
The best of two favorites all in one!! my family is going to love this!
eat good 4 life says
Oh boy, this looks to die for. I need to make something like this soon!
Aggie says
What a beautiful chicken dinner. This looks amazing, and I bet it smells delicious!
Cookin Canuck says
This is one of the best chicken dishes I've seen in a long time! And I've been eyeing that Revol cookware for awhile now. Maybe I'll put some on my holiday wish list.
Jessica says
That cookware is gorgeous and the chicken looks and sounds amazing!
Erin says
What an utterly decadent and delicious combination! I'm a sucker for French Onion ANYTHING, and pairing it with chicken just sounds amazing. Well done!
carrie says
Wow! This sounds absolutely amazing! I am a sucker for just about anything French onion flavored. 🙂
Karen says
My family refuses to eat chicken with bones, so I usually buy boneless chicken breasts. Would this recipe work using them or how could I adapt it to work because it looks soooo good.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Karen! Absolutely! It will be fantastic with chicken breasts too. Let me know how you like it when you make it. Have a beautiful weekend! -Anna
Michelle Goth says
Two comfort foods is right! This looks delicious!