Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Caramelized Onion Sauce
Juicy golden chicken breasts pan-seared to perfection and smothered in a rich, creamy caramelized onion sauce with oregano. A comforting and effortless dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes with everyday pantry ingredients.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 800 g (1¾ lb) boneless chicken breast, sliced into steaks
- 3 medium yellow onions, sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Dried oregano to taste
- ½ cup (120 g) good-quality mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 ml) water, used in small amounts throughout
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Directions
- 1
Season chicken steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- 2
Slice onions into medium-thick rings and set aside.
- 3
Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken steaks in batches, fitting as many as the pan allows.
- 4
Cook until deeply golden on both sides, pressing gently to prevent sticking.
- 5
Add 1 tablespoon of water to the pan, cover, and cook until the liquid evaporates completely. Remove chicken and keep warm.
- 6
Repeat with remaining chicken steaks.
- 7
In the same skillet, sauté onion rings for 3–4 minutes until golden and soft.
- 8
Pour in the remaining water, cover, and simmer until reduced by half.
- 9
Turn off the heat and stir in the mayonnaise and oregano until you have a smooth, creamy sauce.
- 10
Spoon the sauce generously over the chicken steaks and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's Tip
A thick, high-quality mayonnaise makes all the difference here — it creates an incredibly silky sauce. Serve with white rice or mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop.
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