3-Ingredient Chicken Charleston Recipe
Juicy chicken thighs bake over sweet onions with tangy Russian dressing for an effortless three-ingredient family dinner tonight.
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 large sweet onion sliced into rings
- 1 cup Russian dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Separate the sliced onion into rings and spread them evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and arrange them over the onions in a single layer, skin-side up.
- Pour the Russian dressing evenly over the chicken, using a spoon to spread it over each thigh if necessary.
- Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion registers at least 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken with the tender onions and spoon the pan sauce over the top.
Notes
- For even cooking, choose chicken thighs that are fairly similar in size and avoid overlapping them in the baking dish.
- Cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the chicken, so always check doneness with a meat thermometer rather than relying only on the clock.
- Don't discard the onions or sauce left in the pan. Spoon them over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles when serving.