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1959 church cookbook recipe for Father's Day dinner

Chicken with Ketchup and Onions

A flavorful and easy chicken dish with caramelized onions and a delicious ketchup sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease a vintage style ceramic or glass baking dish large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
  2. Spread the sliced onions across the bottom of the dish, then nestle the chicken thighs on top.
  3. In a small bowl, stir the ketchup and dry onion soup mix together until fully combined. Spoon the mixture evenly over the chicken.
Cooking
  1. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is deeply glazed. The onions will turn soft and caramelized.
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon some of the onions and pan sauce over each piece.

Notes

Serve this dish with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables. It can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before eating. For more flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the ketchup and onion mix for a few hours or overnight.