Saturday, July 14, 2018

Bastille Chicken


Happy Bastille Day. This commemorates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. In 1789, just two days after the revolution began, a mob broke into the Bastille Fortress in Paris, which held stockpiles of weapons as well as political prisoners. The storming sent a signal to the French monarchy that the people were embracing the revolution. The riot was a call for the establishment of a republic in France. So lets dedicate this version of a French Onion Chicken dish to this holiday.


A simple mix of the great flavors of onion soup and chicken. Serve this with some green vegetables and a hot bread – Don't make them eat cake! ;-)




Ingredients
3 Tbs. oil, divided
2 large onions, sliced into half moons
2 tsp. thyme
salt + pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 boneless thighs
½ tsp. dried oregano
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1½ c. low sodium beef broth
1 c. shredded Gruyère
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions
 
Carefully slice up the onions: Then chop the garlic. In a separate bowl cut up the cheese.




In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add onions and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized and jammy, about 25 minutes. 



Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off heat and remove onion mixture. Wipe skillet clean.


In a large bowl, season chicken with salt, pepper and oregano, then toss with flour. Heat remaining oil in the same skillet over medium high heat. 
 

Add chicken and cook until golden on all sides and mostly cooked through, about 8 minutes.



Add beef broth and return cooked onions to skillet. Bring mixture to a boil, then then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and beef broth reduces slightly, about 10 more minutes.


Add Gruyère and cover skillet with a lid. Cook until cheese is melty, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley. Serve warm. 
 


What a great table this sets!


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