Name: Nicaraguan Onion Smothered Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Nicaraguan
Ingredients: 1.2 kg bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) (about 8 medium pieces / 2.5 lb); Salt, to taste; Ground black pepper, to taste; 45 ml vegetable oil (3 tablespoons); 600 g white onion, sliced (4 medium onions); 500 ml water or chicken broth (2 cups); 1 bay leaf (optional); Rice or gallo pinto, for serving (optional)

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1.2 kg bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks) (about 8 medium pieces / 2.5 lb)
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
45 ml vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
600 g white onion, sliced (4 medium onions)
500 ml water or chicken broth (2 cups)
1 bay leaf (optional)
Rice or gallo pinto, for serving (optional)