Creamy Spiced Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Onions

Tender chicken thighs simmered in a creamy, medium-spiced sauce with sweet caramelized onions. Comforting and full of flavor.

Cuisine: Fusion

Cooking time: 33 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on or boneless)
  • 2 medium onion
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1. Slice onions thinly. Mince garlic. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken thighs on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. Add onions to skillet. Sauté until golden and caramelized, about 8 minutes, stirring often.
  4. 4. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. 5. Return chicken to skillet. Pour in cream. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6. Taste and adjust salt or cayenne for spice. Garnish with parsley before serving.

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