In the realm of culinary artistry, where flavors dance upon the palate, there exists a dish that combines the tantalizing sweetness of caramelized onions with the fiery heat of barbecue sauce, all embraced by the smoky kiss of grilled chicken. This symphony of tastes, "Sweet and Spicy Caramelized Onion BBQ Grilled Chicken," beckons the adventurous palate with a journey of culinary delight. Savor the moment as tender chicken breasts, marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and herbs, are grilled to perfection, their charred exterior hinting at the smoky depths within. The caramelized onions, rendered sweet and tender over low heat, add a touch of decadence, while the barbecue sauce, a harmonious blend of tangy and smoky flavors, completes this masterpiece with a flourish. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure where taste buds ignite and memories are made.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CHEESE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings (1 1/2 sandwiches per person)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the canola oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until dark brown and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Add the vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water, scrapping up any dark bits that have accumulated on the bottom of the pan. Continue to cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Transfer the onions to a bowl and reserve.
- Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Lay 6 slices butter-side down on a work surface. Top each with 2 slices of Gruyere, a dollop of the onions and 2 more slices of Gruyere. Top with another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Heat a cast-iron griddle over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook until the cheese begins to melt and the bread is golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted through, 2 to 4 minutes. Cut in half and serve immediately.
CHICKEN & CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE
My grilled cheese sandwich combines chicken with sweet caramelized onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese and sourdough bread. It's oh-my goodness. -Kadija Bridgewater, Boca Raton, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in rosemary., Meanwhile, pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Drizzle with lemon juice; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Cut into strips., In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and red peppers. Spread half of the mayonnaise mixture over four slices of bread. Layer each with one slice of cheese, chicken, onions and two slices of cheese. Spread remaining mayonnaise mixture over remaining bread; place over top. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter., Grill sandwiches, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 36g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
CARAMELIZED ONIONS ON THE GRILL
These are absolutely melt in your mouth delicious! You can make them on the grill or in the oven. Even friends of ours that don't care for onions loved these! I would recommend that you use 1 large onion for every 2 people. Some people want one whole onion to themselves so you might want to make some extra! They are also good heated up the next day but we rarely have any extra!
Provided by The Dahl House
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
- Place the onion wedges on a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Dot with butter, then sprinkle with bouillon, garlic salt, and pepper to taste. Fold the aluminum foil into a packet, leaving only a small hole at the top to allow steam to escape.
- Place packet on preheated grill, and cook until the onions have softened, and cooked to a deep, rich brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the temperature of the grill. Stir the onions after the first 30 minutes, or as needed to keep from burning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 473.7 mg, Sugar 7 g
BARBECUED TRI-TIP WITH CARAMELIZED RED ONIONS
Categories Beef Onion Summer Grill/Barbecue Chive Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For caramelized red onions:
- Melt butter with olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.) Stir in chives.
- For tri-tip:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Mix garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Brush both sides of tri-tips with oil and sprinkle with garlic-powder mixture, pressing to adhere. Grill tri-tips 5 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium-low, or if using charcoal grill, move meat to cooler side of grill. Cover and grill until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare, brushing with barbecue sauce and turning every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes longer.
- Transfer tri-tips to work surface; let stand 10 minutes. Cut meat crosswise into very thin slices; arrange on platter. Surround with caramelized onions and serve.
GRILLED SWEET ONIONS
These onions are so delicious, we prepare them all year long-on the grill in summer, or in an oven preheated to 350° for the same amount of time in winter. A small salad, a slice of bread, these grilled onions, and you've got a great light meal. -Mary Bilke, Eagle River, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare grill for indirect heat. Peel onions, leaving root ends intact. Cut a thin slice from the top of each, then carefully cut a 1-in. hole in the center. Cut each onion into quarters, cutting to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Place each onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square)., Sprinkle bouillon, thyme, salt and pepper into centers; top with butter. If desired, drizzle with wine. Fold foil around onions, sealing tightly., Grill onions, covered, over indirect medium heat until tender, 35-40 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SWEET AND SPICY CARAMELIZED ONION & BBQ GRILLED CHEESE
Carmelized onions, barbecue sauce and 2 cheeses between toasty bread slices. Adapted from Ring Finger Tan Line's blog.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and stir occasionally until color changes to slightly brown and taste is sweet, about 10-15 minutes. Remove onions from skillet and set aside.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter onto one side of each slice of bread.
- Divide barbecue sauce evenly among 4 of the slices and spread evenly opposite the butter side. Lay cheddar cheese on top of sauce. Divide caramelized onion among the sandwiches, then top with pepper jack. Finish assembly by placing remaining bread slices on top. The butter sides of the bread should both be on the outside of the sandwiches.
- Place 2 sandwiches in the skillet and cook sandwiches two at a time, flipping when bread is golden brown on one side and cheese begins to melt. If cheese is not melting quickly enough, place a lid over the pan or use a heavy skillet to place on top and press the sandwiches down.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.9, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 77.2, Sodium 465, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 14.3
CARAMELIZED ONION GRILLED CHEESE
How to elevate the classic grilled cheese? How about filling thick slices of brioche with three cheeses, fresh herbs, a splash of prosecco and a spoonful of Dijon mustard? Add a jammy onion spread inspired by the flavors of French onion soup and you've got one unbeatable sandwich!
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with the thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of the Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon water to coat the onions. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat a griddle over medium heat.
- Buzz the Cheddar, Gruyere, Robiola, prosecco, parsley, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard in a food processor until combined but still chunky and spreadable. Evenly spread the cheese mixture over one side of each slice of bread. Top 2 slices with the onion mixture and then sandwich the onions with the other 2 slices, cheese-side in. Spread the remaining butter on the outside of each sandwich and season with salt and pepper. Griddle the sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the exteriors are crispy, about 5 minutes more.
CARAMELIZED ONION - BBQ
Great onions that go with anything that is grilled on the BBQ. A TV chef did this once and it has been a family faviorite since. Only problem is I have never measured ingredients - so adjust to suit your own taste! Also great on a sausage sandwich.
Provided by sams1
Categories Onions
Time 7m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook onions on BBQ plate until soft, using oil to prevent sticking.
- Just prior to serving mix through brown sugar and balsamic vinegar until sugar dissolves and oniobs are "caramalised".
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.6, Protein 0.7
CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH BARBECUE SAUCE
Categories Condiment/Spread Onion Sauté Picnic Kid-Friendly Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 adult-size servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, salt and pepper; cook until onions begin to brown, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add broth, barbecue sauce and vinegar. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Rewarm before serving.)
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Yellow or white onions are best for caramelizing, as they have a higher sugar content than red onions.
- Slice the onions thinly: This will help them caramelize evenly.
- Cook the onions over low heat: This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a deep, rich flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the onions will steam instead of caramelize.
- Stir the onions occasionally: This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Add a little liquid: A splash of water or vinegar can help the onions caramelize more quickly.
- Be patient: Caramelizing onions takes time. It can take up to an hour to get them to the perfect golden brown color.
Conclusion:
Caramelized onions are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are perfect for topping burgers and hot dogs, adding flavor to sandwiches and wraps, or using as a condiment for grilled meats. You can caramelize onions ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them a great option for busy weeknights.
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