Heart-Healthy Savory Chicken with Caramelized Onions
Discover the perfect balance of flavor and health with our Heart-Healthy Savory Chicken with Caramelized Onions. This wholesome recipe highlights tender, golden chicken breasts simmered with sweet, deeply caramelized onions, fresh thyme, and a hint of balsamic vinegar for a rich, complex profile. With heart-healthy olive oil and low-sodium chicken broth, this dish is not only delicious but also mindful of your wellness goals. Ready in under an hour, it's ideal for a nourishing weeknight dinner, paired with steamed veggies or a crisp green salad for a complete yet guilt-free meal. Irresistibly aromatic and rich in flavor, this chicken recipe shows that healthy eating can be indulgent too!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat and pound each piece to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with the garlic powder, black pepper, and a small pinch of salt.
2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts in a single layer. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, followed by the sliced onions.
4. Cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes or until they are soft and deeply caramelized. The onions should be golden brown and sweet. If they start to stick to the pan, add a splash of the chicken broth to deglaze the bottom.
5. Once the onions are caramelized, add the balsamic vinegar to the skillet, stirring to combine and allowing any bits stuck to the pan to be lifted.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the remaining chicken broth over the chicken and onions. Sprinkle in the fresh thyme leaves.
7. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the dish simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors and stay moist.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste, keeping in mind to keep the salt content low for heart health.
9. Serve the heart-healthy savory chicken hot, topped generously with the caramelized onions and along with any desired heart-healthy sides such as steamed vegetables or a mixed green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 221.9 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 173 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2332 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
