Ben Cohen French Onion Chicken

As we enter the month of Pride, slave noticed how remiss these posts were of honoring our allies. Let us never forget to support those who support us! This dish we are naming in honor of a true hero of LGBT allies, Ben Cohen. Learn more about him and his “Stand-up Foundation” after the recipe.

Here we take the wonderful taste of french onion soup and apply it to chicken. An easy, stove top one pot meal you can sere alone or with a green vegetable. Enjoy.

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)

1 tsp salt + ½ tsp pepper

1TBS brown sugar

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (1¼ lb)

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup chicken broth

12 slices baguette, 1/2 inch thick (from 14-oz loaf)

3 slices Havarti cheese 

 

Directions:

Peel the onions and slice them carefully with a mandolin slicer. Mix the onions with salt, pepper, brown sugar and thyme.

Cut the thighs into bite sized pieces and set aside.

In dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until onions are soft and golden brown. 

 

Spoon in chicken. Cover; cook on medium setting 7 – 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. 

In a bowl, stir cornstarch and chicken broth until well blended. Stir into chicken mixture. Raise heat and cook on High 5 to 8 minutes or until thickened.

Meanwhile, set oven control to broil. Line cookie sheet with foil. 

 

Arrange baguette slices in single layer on cookie sheet. Top each with a piece of cheese. Broil 3 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden brown. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional fresh thyme, if desired.

This can be served over mashed potatoes, rice or even pasta.

Or with a side of a green vegetable.

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Ben Cohen, MBE (born 14 September 1978) is an England Rugby Legend. He is a World Cup champion, and second all-time try scorer for his country.

Cohen is the 10th-highest point scorer in England rugby history and third in the list of all time England try scorers.

In May 2011, Ben retired at the top of his game to found the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation. Cohen founded The Foundation to combat bullying, and he has specifically noted homophobia as one of the bullying problems on the StandUp agenda.

In November 2000, Cohen's father Peter Cohen, was fatally injured while protecting an attack victim at the Eternity nightclub in Northampton which Peter Cohen managed. He died a month later from head injuries sustained in the assault. Three men were found guilty of violent conduct.

Cohen is clinically deaf, with about 30 to 33 percent hearing loss in each ear, and has been involved in efforts to make rugby more accessible to the hard of hearing, especially young deaf players.

Ben has appeared on the cover of Compete Magazine and the cover of Out (magazine).

In 2013, Ben Cohen was named as one of the initial inductees to the National Gay and Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame established in Chicago, Illinois.

Being straight and fighting homophobia has often brought attacks from both the straight community as well as the gay. Still, (and quite happily) heterosexual, Ben continues to stand up for our rights and has proven himself to be a true friend and ally.

He travels worldwide speaking to businesses about the importance of character, respect and equality in creating a kinder world. Ben has reached millions of people with his anti-bullying message through global media coverage: He has over 500,000 followers on social media. In the UK, he has worked with the Home Office, where he led the charge for a StandUp Charter to end homophobia across sports particularly in soccer, rugby and tennis.

http://www.standupfoundation-uk.org/

The foundations website states:

“We stand up against bullying regardless of to whom it happens. We support organizations and projects that help stop bullying, help those hurt by bullying and/or help increase equality and diversity. We do this because up to 50% of children and young people and many adults in the UK say they have experienced bullying. People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender are even more likely to be bullied. People who are bullied feel disconnected, leading to a sense of isolation and loneliness. They are often wary of others and lack quality friendships. They can suffer from low self-esteem, poor achievement, an increased risk of depression or anxiety and, in extreme cases, a higher risk of suicide.

When asked how he wanted to be remembered, Ben Cohen said: “As a loving father, a kind friend, and as someone who had fun”.

Lets remember to support those who support us this month of Pride.