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A simple yet profoundly flavorful meal of tender, juicy baked chicken thighs served over a bed of deeply sweet and savory caramelized onions. This dish showcases how natural ingredients can create intense flavor without added salt.
Juicy, tender chicken thighs baked to perfection with an incredibly crispy skin. This recipe uses a blend of flavorful herbs and spices instead of salt, creating a delicious and heart-healthy main course.
Serving size: 1 piece
Sweet yellow onions are cooked low and slow until they transform into a jammy, deeply browned, and incredibly flavorful condiment. Perfect for topping burgers, steaks, or folding into dips.
Serving size: 2 tbsp
Naturally low in sodium, supporting heart health and blood pressure management.
Chicken thighs provide essential amino acids for muscle growth and repair.
Caramelized onions are packed with beneficial antioxidants like quercetin.
Onions contain prebiotics that support a healthy gut microbiome.
Yes, this meal is exceptionally healthy, especially for those managing sodium intake. It's high in lean protein from chicken thighs, rich in antioxidants from caramelized onions, and naturally low in fat when prepared correctly. The intense natural flavors reduce the need for unhealthy additions.
A serving typically ranges from 400-550 calories, depending on the size of the chicken thighs and the amount of olive oil used for caramelizing onions. It's a balanced meal providing protein and complex carbohydrates.
Complement this flavorful meal with simple, low-sodium sides like steamed green beans, roasted asparagus, a fresh garden salad with a vinaigrette, or a small portion of brown rice or quinoa.
Absolutely. Both the chicken and caramelized onions store well. Cooked chicken thighs can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Caramelized onions can be made in a larger batch and refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for several months, making future meals quick.
While onions contain natural sugars and some carbohydrates, a moderate portion of this meal can fit into a low-carb diet. Focus on the chicken thighs and limit the portion of caramelized onions if strictly counting carbs. It's naturally gluten-free.
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A simple yet profoundly flavorful meal of tender, juicy baked chicken thighs served over a bed of deeply sweet and savory caramelized onions. This dish showcases how natural ingredients can create intense flavor without added salt.
This american dish is perfect for dinner. With 388.36 calories and 36.63g of protein per serving, it's a low-sodium, low-phosphorus, low-calorie option for your meal plan.
Preheat oven and prepare the chicken
Season the chicken
Bake the chicken until crispy
Rest and serve
Start cooking the onions
Caramelize the onions slowly
Deglaze and finish
Cool and store
