Pollo en crema de cebollas caramelizadas (Chicken in Cream of Caramelized Onions)
Pollo en crema de cebollas caramelizadas (Chicken in Cream of Caramelized Onions)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
For the Creamy Onion Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, season the cut chicken pieces generously with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and sweet paprika. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until it's golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Keep warm.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onion. Sauté the onion in the residual drippings and oil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it softens and starts to turn translucent.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
To caramelize the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the unsalted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt to the pan with the onions. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes, until the onions become deeply golden brown, very soft, and sweet.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the caramelized onions. Stir everything together gently and cook for approximately 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Remove from heat. Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Pollo en crema de cebollas caramelizadas (Chicken in Cream of Caramelized Onions)
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
For the Creamy Onion Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, large, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, freshly chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, season the cut chicken pieces generously with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and sweet paprika. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until it's golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set it aside on a plate. Keep warm.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onion. Sauté the onion in the residual drippings and oil for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it softens and starts to turn translucent.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
To caramelize the onions, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the unsalted butter, honey, and a pinch of salt to the pan with the onions. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 15-20 minutes, until the onions become deeply golden brown, very soft, and sweet.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the caramelized onions. Stir everything together gently and cook for approximately 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Remove from heat. Garnish generously with freshly chopped parsley before serving immediately.
⏱️ 2 min