Skillet French Onion Chicken
Prep 15 min/total 1 hour
4
How to make
1)In a large nonstick skillet heat the oil over medium heat.
2)Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt, increase to medium-high, and cook, stirring frequently, until they start to brown around the edges.
3)Turn the heat to medium-low and add the balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the onions are very tender. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to deglaze. Set aside and wipe out the skillet.
4)If the chicken is not uniformly thin, place it between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer or the bottom of a heavy pan until thin but still intact. Season to taste with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper and set aside.
5)In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, pinch of salt, and paprika.
6)Set a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 teaspoon butter.
7)Dredge two of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, then shake off the excess and lay them side by side in the pan.
8)Cook the chicken for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned, then flip and cook for3 more minutes. Set aside on a dish and repeat with the remaining butter and chicken. Set aside.
9)Combine the broth and 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture and mix, add it to the skillet and whisk on low heat, 1 minute, until it thickens. Toss the rest of the flour out.
10)Return the chicken to the skillet, top with onions and cheese and cover. Cook low 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets or thighs( I used thighs-about 1 lb)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more as needed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3 ounces Gruyère cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
½ cup all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour mix*
1 teaspoon kosher salt
pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth