Best 7 Onion Fried Chicken Recipes

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**Onion-fried chicken** is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is made with chicken thighs that are coated in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper, then fried until golden brown. The chicken is then served with a sweet and savory onion sauce made with onions, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.

This recipe also includes two additional variations: **Honey Garlic Onion Chicken** and **Crispy Onion Chicken**. The Honey Garlic Onion Chicken is made with a sweet and sticky honey garlic sauce, while the Crispy Onion Chicken is coated in a crispy onion coating.

No matter which variation you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ONION FRIED CHICKEN



Onion Fried Chicken image

Could fail-proof, finger-lickin' good chicken be any easier than this? Gwen Hannibal from Odell, Illinois shares a 3-ingredient recipe that's simply delicious and so full of flavor, you'll be tempted to double it even without "company" coming! TIP: Use leftover french-fried onions to dress up green beans or add to sour cream for topping baked potatoes later.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/2 cup crushed french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with honey mustard, then roll in crushed onions. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHINESE-FLAVORED FRIED CHICKEN WITH GREEN ONION-GINGER DIPPING SAUCE



Chinese-Flavored Fried Chicken with Green Onion-Ginger Dipping Sauce image

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Onion     Fry     Chill     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For dipping sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili sesame oil
For chicken
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
1 4-to-4 1/2 pound whole chicken, cut into 12 pieces
1 quart vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Make dipping sauce:
  • Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make chicken:
  • Whisk eggs, soy sauce and sesame oil in large bowl to blend. Add chicken to egg mixture, turning to coat. Cover; chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat to 375°F. Mix flour, ground ginger, salt and pepper in another bowl. Add chicken thighs and drumsticks to flour mixture; turn to coat.
  • Add fresh ginger to oil. Fry chicken thighs and drumsticks in hot oil until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer chicken to paper towels; drain. Coat chicken breasts and wings with flour mixture. Fry until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.) Serve with dipping sauce.

FRENCH FRIED ONION CHICKEN



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i came up with this recipe trying to make a flavorful breaded chicken. its fast, easy and sooooo delicious!!

Provided by Bri22

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 -4 tablespoons melted butter or 3 -4 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • spray the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch pan.
  • whisk together milk and eggs in a bowl big enough to dip chicken into.
  • dip chicken in eggs, set side by side in baking pan.
  • in a small bowl crush the onions.
  • mix in the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese pour over chicken.
  • Drizzle melted butter or margarine over chicken.
  • bake at 350 degrees until chicken is done about 45 minutes.
  • ****Note**** If CHICKEN IS TOO THICK, I POUND IT AND SOMETIMES CUT IT IN HALF.

ONION-FRIED MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN



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What a wonderful combination--caramelized onions and tender chicken complimented by a light orange sauce. Are you hungry yet? The dish is not only delicious it is quick to fix. This recipe is from Pillsbury Fast and Healthy, June 1996.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded slightly to flatten
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained and reserving 2 tbsp liquid
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with the basil, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Melt the margarine in large nonstick skillet.
  • Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Turn chicken; add onion and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth, reserved orange liquid and cornstarch; blend well.
  • Add to skillet with chicken and cook stirring until thick and bubbly.
  • Gently stir in orange segments; cook until heated through.

CHICKEN IN A FRIED ONION SAUCE



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We loved this recipe! So much flavor without being overly heavy like some curries. Recipe courtesy "Madhur Jaffrey Indian Cooking".

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Curries

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken pieces (boneless dark meat, cleaned of most fat)
4 medium onions, peeled
1 1/2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
7 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4-1/2 ground kashmiri pepper or 1/4-1/2 cayenne
4 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 1/2 cups water
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and very finely chopped (canned may be substituted)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (or parsley)

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into large pieces. If you must use chicken breasts, cut them into 4-6 pieces. Just keep in mind that by using breasts, you're reducing both the fat content (yay!) AND the flavor (boo) and the result will be slightly drier chicken.
  • Chop half of the onions coarsely. Cut the remaining onions into halves, lengthwise, and then crosswise into very thin slices.
  • Put the chopped onions, ginger and garlic into the container of an electric blender. Blend to a paste.
  • Put the oil in a large, wide sauté pan or a large, deep frying pan (nonstick) and set over medium heat. When hot, put in the sliced, onions. Stir and fry the onions until they are a deep, reddish brown color. Remove the onions with a slotted spoon, squeezing out and leaving behind as much of the oil as possible. Put on a plate and set aside.
  • Take the pan off the heat. Put in the paste (keep face averted). Put the pan back onto the heat. Stir and fry the paste until it is brown, about 3-4 minutes. Now put in the ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne and stir once. Put in 1 Tbsp of the yogurt. Stir for about 30 seconds or until it is incorporated in the sauce. Add all the yogurt this way. Add the chicken pieces and stir them around for a minute.
  • Pour in the water, add the tomatoes and salt. Stir to mix and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes. Sprinkle in the garam masala and the fried onions. Mix. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 7-8 minutes or until the sauce reduces and thickens.
  • Skim off the fat and put the chicken in a warm serving dish. Sprinkle the cilantro or parsley over the top. Nom!

MY ONION "FRIED" CHICKEN



My Onion

This is from a 1990 Good Housekeeping magazine. I love the taste of the onions. I serve with macaroni salad or potato salad.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs chicken
1 1/2 ounces cans French-fried onions, coarsely crushed (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Remove skin from chicken.
  • On wax paper, combine onions and next three ingredients.
  • Brush chicken pieces with sour cream.
  • Coat with onion mixture.
  • In a 9 X 13 baking dish arrange chicken.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven till chicken is no longer pink in the center and coating is nicely browned.

DURKEE'S FRENCH FRIED ONION CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Durkee's French Fried Onion Chicken Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by ddma_34d

Number Of Ingredients 4

9 chicken breasts
4 cans Durkee French Fried Onions, crushed, I used 2 cans original & 2 cans cheddar flavor
Eggs, as needed for dredging
Flour, as needed for dredging

Steps:

  • Dip chicken breasts in egg, then flour, then again in the egg and then press into french fried onions, making sure to coat chicken well . Then place chicken on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 - 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken. Free-range or organic chicken will have a better flavor than conventionally raised chicken.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Use a light hand when breading the chicken. You don't want the breading to be too thick, or it will overwhelm the chicken.
  • Fry the chicken in a deep fryer or large saucepan at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The chicken should be fried until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for onion-fried chicken include mashed potatoes, green beans, and coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Onion-fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, onion-fried chicken is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe to try, give onion-fried chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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