Oven-Baked French Onion Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Relax and enjoy the enticing aromas that emerge from this amazing dish of oven-baked French onion chicken. Perfect for dinner with the entire family!

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Keyword chicken, french, onion, oven baked, paleo, recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 295kcal

Cost 10

Preheat oven to 400 F.
In a bowl, combine the dried onion, dried oregano, paprika, and generously season to taste.
1 tsp. dried onion, 1 tsp. dried oregano, ½ tsp. paprika, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the chicken with the onion-oregano mixture, making sure they are well coated.
2 to 4 chicken breasts
Melt cooking fat in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until nicely browned.
Cooking fat
Set the chicken aside and add the ghee to the same skillet.
¼ cup ghee
Add the fresh onion and garlic, and cook over medium heat, stirring until soft.
2 to 3 onions, 3 to 4 garlic cloves
Add 2 tbsp. of the stock to the skillet along with the thyme and rosemary; cook until a bit caramelized, 5 to 6 minutes.
1 tbsp. fresh thyme, 1 ½ cup beef stock, 1 tbsp. fresh rosemary
Bring the chicken back to the pan, toss everything, pour in the remaining stock, and place in the oven.
Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 18 minutes.
Adjust seasoning and serve.
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper