Golden Chicken with Caramelized Onions
A comforting, no-fuss dinner where garlic-marinated chicken is seared alongside deeply golden onions and simmered until juicy and tender. Budget-friendly and ready in under 45 minutes, it pairs perfectly with fluffy rice for a complete family meal.
🛒 Ingredients
5 servings
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 onion, sliced into rings
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 300 ml water
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Directions
- 1
Season the chicken breast all over with crushed garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature so the flavors can infuse.
- 2
Heat the oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over high heat. Cook the onion rings, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and almost caramelized.
- 3
Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until well browned on both sides.
- 4
Pour in the water, reduce to medium heat, and simmer — turning the chicken regularly — until the liquid has completely evaporated and the chicken is cooked through and lightly glazed.
- 5
Serve hot with steamed rice and a crisp green salad.
💡 Chef's Tip
Pierce the chicken with a fork before marinating to help the garlic and spices penetrate deeper into the meat. A pinch of smoked paprika adds a beautiful color and a subtle smoky depth.
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Same difficulty — Very Easy
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