Ninja Foodi French Onion Chicken-Delicious!

swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining meltiness.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar cooking medium.

Start by cleaning the chicken breast, removing any winglets and cutting it in half for even thickness.

Select the sear saute mode on the Ninja Foodi and let it warm up.

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Slice the onions into thin strips.

Add a splash of avocado oil to the Ninja Foodi once it's heated.

Brown the chicken cutlets in the oil for a few minutes until they have a nice color, then remove them and set aside on a plate.

Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter to the pot and let it melt.

Add a couple tablespoons of beef broth to deglaze the pan.

Add a couple tablespoons of water to help soften the onions, cover with a lid, and reduce the temperature to medium.

Cook the onions for 10 to 15 minutes, checking the moisture level and adding a splash of water if needed.

Once the onions have softened, increase the temperature to high to brown them.

Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the onions and cook for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.

Add 1 cup of beef broth to the mixture and bring it to a boil.

Add a splash of brandy (Courvoisier or similar) for flavor, then add 1/4 teaspoon of thyme.

Lower the heat to medium and taste the sauce for seasoning, adjusting with more pepper if needed.

Return the chicken to the pot, flipping it to coat in the sauce, and add a couple tablespoons of water if necessary.

Cover the pot and monitor the liquid level to prevent evaporation.

After cooking, add Gouda cheese on top of the chicken and turn off the Ninja Foodi, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese.

Plate the chicken with the French onion sauce and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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