Description
This Smothered Chicken Thighs Gravy features crispy chicken enveloped in a rich, savory gravy. It’s perfect for cozy dinners and brings warmth to the table, making it an ideal comfort food for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons Lawry's seasoning salt
- 1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoning salt (for flour mixture)
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 large white onion (sliced)
- 7 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Dried parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken thighs dry, season with spices, and let sit at room temperature.
- Whisk together flour and seasonings in a bowl.
- Coat chicken thighs in seasoned flour and set aside.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe pan, sear chicken until golden brown.
- Remove chicken, sauté onions and garlic, then add flour to make roux.
- Whisk in chicken stock, simmering until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream for a rich texture.
- Return chicken to the pan, bring to a boil, cover, and bake for 45 minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes or rice, garnished with parsley.
Notes
For extra flavor, season chicken the night before.
A splash of chicken stock or cream can restore gravy consistency if thickened too much.
For dietary needs, gluten-free flour can replace all-purpose flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with gravy
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg