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One-Pan Cutie and Vidalia Onion Chicken served in a black roasting pan with golden chicken, caramelized Cuties, and Vidalia onions.

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One-Pan Cutie and Vidalia Onion Chicken

Recipe by Pam List

This One-Pan Cutie and Vidalia Onion Chicken is a simple dinner made with juicy chicken thighs, sweet Cuties, Vidalia onions, lemon, thyme, and olive oil. Everything roasts together in one pan until the chicken is golden, the onions are soft, and the citrus makes a sweet, bright pan sauce.

  • Total Time50-55
  • Yield6 to 8 servings 1x
  • DietDairy-Free

Ingredients

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  • 6 to 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 small Vidalia onions, cut into thick wedges
  • 5 to 6 Cuties, divided
  • 1 lemon, divided
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

 

  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Slice 3 Cuties into thick rounds. Leave the peel on.
  3. Juice the rest of the Cuties until you have about ¼ cup juice.
  4. Juice half of the lemon. You need about 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Save the other half for serving.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the Cutie juice, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Place the chicken thighs in a large roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet. Keep the chicken skin-side up.
  7. Tuck the Vidalia onion wedges around the chicken.
  8. Place the Cutie slices on top of and around the chicken.
  9. Pour the citrus mixture over everything. Make sure the chicken is coated, but keep the skin facing up.
  10. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
  11. The chicken is done when the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  12. Spoon the pan juices over the chicken before serving.
  13. Squeeze the saved lemon half over the top if you want a little extra brightness.
  14. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor. They stay juicy and the skin gets nice and crisp.
  • No Vidalia onions? Use another sweet onion, like Walla Walla or Maui. A yellow onion will work in a pinch.
  • No Cuties? Use mandarins, clementines, or tangerines.
  • Do not crowd the pan. If the chicken is too close together, it may steam instead of roast.
  • The pan juices are the best part, y’all. Spoon them over rice, grits, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
  • For fresh thyme, use 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves in place of the dried thyme.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 40-45
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: one pan, oven baked

Find it online: https://mommacan.com/one-pan-cutie-and-vidalia-onion-chicken/