Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Onions & Rice
🧄 Ingredients
Chicken
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6 chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt, to taste
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½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
Caramelized Onions
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3 large onions, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp sugar (optional, for deeper caramelization)
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Salt, to taste
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Rice
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1½ cups basmati rice
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3 cups water or chicken broth
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1 tbsp oil or butter
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Salt, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
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Wash rice until water runs clear.
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Boil water/broth with salt and oil.
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Add rice, cover, and cook on low heat until fluffy. Set aside.
2. Caramelize the Onions
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Heat oil or butter in a wide pan over medium-low heat.
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Add onions and a pinch of salt.
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Cook slowly for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden.
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Add sugar and balsamic vinegar (if using). Set aside.
3. Cook the Chicken
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Season chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and herbs.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken skin-side down (if skin-on) until golden.
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Flip, lower heat, cover, and cook 12–15 minutes until tender and juicy.
4. Combine
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Spoon caramelized onions over the chicken.
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Simmer together for 2–3 minutes so flavors combine.
🍽️ To Serve
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Serve chicken and onions over steamed rice.
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Drizzle pan juices on top for extra flavor.
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Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).