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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Onions | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this scrumptious #chicken entree is absolutely mouthwatering & irresistible. #VidaliaOnions are lightly seasoned and sautéed, then added on top of the #ChickenThighs before serving. Easy to make & so delicious. #GrilledChickenThighs #GlutenFree #healthy, #LowCalorie #GrilledChicken #GrilledChickenThighsWithOnions

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Onions

Teresa Ambra
You'll be captivated by this sumptuous Grilled Chicken Thighs with Onions entree. Vidalia Onions are sautéed until almost caramelized and spread over top of the deliciously seasoned Grilled Chicken Thighs. It's the perfect dish for weeknight suppers or for company dinners. This mouthwatering chicken dish is healthy, low calorie and gluten free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 218 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 gas grill or charcoal or electric grill
  • 1 plate
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 sharp knife to slice onions and mince garlic
  • 1 cutting board
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Vidalia onions or sweet onions
  • 1 tsp. garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. salted butter
  • 10 medium chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. garlic salt or as desired
  • 1 tsp. paprika or as desired
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning or as desired

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onions, garlic and salt and pepper in oil and butter mixture.
  • Cook and stir frequently about 15-20 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken thighs with garlic salt, paprika and Italian seasoning.
  • Grill chicken thighs on gas grill over medium heat until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165º.
  • (Approximately 10-12 minutes per side for medium heat).
  • Remove chicken thighs to a serving platter.
  • Garnish with sauteed onions.
  • Serve. 

Notes

© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken thighs, gluten free, healthy, low calorie, main dish, vidalia onions
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