Braised French Onion Chicken This Dinner Recipe is Lush

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14g)
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 2 lbs / 900g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) (1.25ml)
• 1/2 cup dry sherry (120ml) - or dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth (950ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices crusty bread (like baguette or sourdough), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
• 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (about 4 oz / 113g)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)