French Onion Chicken Bowl

Name: French Onion Chicken Bowl
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup (192 g) dried lentils; 2 to 2½ cups (475 to 570 ml) stock; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence; 4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter, divided; 1 teaspoon cooking oil (mild flavored, neutral oil); 1 teaspoon cooking oil (mild flavored, neutral oil); 1 teaspoon cooking oil (mild flavored, neutral oil); 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, yellow or a variety (Yellow onions are great, but a variety of yellow, white, shallots, and red is optimal.); 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, yellow or a variety (Yellow onions are great, but a variety of yellow, white, shallots, and red is optimal.); 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, yellow or a variety (Yellow onions are great, but a variety of yellow, white, shallots, and red is optimal.); 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, yellow or a variety (Yellow onions are great, but a variety of yellow, white, shallots, and red is optimal.); 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, yellow or a variety (Yellow onions are great, but a variety of yellow, white, shallots, and red is optimal.); 6 medium onions, thinly sliced, yellow or a variety (Yellow onions are great, but a variety of yellow, white, shallots, and red is optimal.); 2 cups (475 ml) broth (chicken, beef, or veggie); 2 cups (475 ml) broth (chicken, beef, or veggie); 2 cups (475 ml) broth (chicken, beef, or veggie); 2 cups (475 ml) broth (chicken, beef, or veggie); 1 bay leaf; 4 to 8 slices Gruyère cheese, to taste; 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 2 cups (40 g) arugula or (70 g) mixed greens of choice; 2 cups (40 g) arugula or (70 g) mixed greens of choice; 2 grapefruits or oranges, segmented; 2 grapefruits or oranges, segmented; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mediterranean Bowls

By Mahy Elamin

Published 2026

About

This French Onion Chicken Bowl layers deep comfort with freshness. Tender chicken simmered in plenty of caramelized onions and fresh thyme rests over earthy lentils that soak up every bit of the rich, savory sauce. On the side, a crisp citrus and fennel salad with Dijon mustard vinaigrette cuts through the richness with a burst of sweetness and crunch, bringing a beautiful balanced, light feel to the bowl. It’s cozy, elegant, and inspired by the popular crowd-pleasing French onion soup.

Ingredients

Europe
France
Main course
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

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