Sautéed Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Onions

Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich onion sauce with a hint of garlic and thyme, perfect for a simple yet elegant keto dinner.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 24 oz chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 oz yellow onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 24 oz chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced yellow onions to the same skillet and cook for 8 minutes until softened and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp fresh thyme.
5. Step 5: Return chicken thighs to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Discard any excess liquid and serve immediately.