Chicken Thighs with Caramelized Onion Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 3 large onions, halved and sliced
• 2 c ciabatta cubes, dried
• 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 Tbsp parsley, snipped
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 skinless boneless thighs
• 1 Tbsp EVOO
• Snipped parsley for garnish

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 425
2. Cook bacon on medium about 10 minutes, till crisp.
3. Remove with slotted spoon to paper towel.
4. Reserve 2 Tbsp of drippings.
5. Add onions, turn heat to Medium Low
6. Cover, cook 15 minutes or until onions are tender, stirring occasioanlly.
7. Uncover, cook over medium-high 3-5 minutes, until golden.
8. Remove from heat.
9. In yellow bowl, combine bacon, onion, bread cubes, broth, egg, 2 Tbsp parsley and pepper.
10. Stir gently to combine.
11. DIvide among 4 coral oven-proof mugs, set aside
12. In the same skillet, cook chicken in EVOO over medium, about 5 minutes or until browned on both sides.
13. Place one thigh in each mug.
14. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until stuffing reads 165.
15. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.

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-- JMag Guthrie - 2016-06-18