Description
A comforting classic dish featuring succulent chicken pieces draped in rich, velvety gravy perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken (or boneless chicken thighs/drumsticks)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- All-purpose flour
- Low-sodium chicken broth or stock
- Heavy cream (optional)
- Cooking oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or thyme, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season your chicken pieces well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Add cooking oil or butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken pieces skin-side down for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sprinkle in all-purpose flour in the same skillet, stirring constantly for about one minute.
- Pour in chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning gravy over it and allowing it to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream if desired for richer flavor and texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
Serve over mashed potatoes or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg