Irresistibly Easy Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken Recipe

This Sheet-Pan Roasted Red Onion Chicken combines tender chicken and sweet onions for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

3.5-4 lbs Whole Chicken Bone-in, skin-on parts
1 tbsp Kosher Salt Adjust based on dietary needs
1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 tbsp Paprika

For the Onions and Herbs

2 medium Red Onions
4 cloves Garlic
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Sage
2 tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme

For the Roasting

2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Sweet White Vinegar
1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Omit for milder taste

Equipment

Sheet Pan
meat thermometer
blender

Method

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Spread out the medium red onions and garlic cloves on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Place the whole chicken on top of the onion mixture. Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 55 to 65 minutes, checking for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Blend the jammy onions and chicken drippings with unsalted butter, sweet white vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes to create a sauce.
Serve the chicken on a platter, spooning the sauce over it along with the jammy onions. Garnish with freshly chopped sage or thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure chicken skin is dry before seasoning for crispiness. Adjust kosher salt as per dietary needs.

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