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Smothered Chicken Thighs in Gravy

Savory Smothered Chicken Thighs in Gravy for Cozy Nights

Smothered Chicken Thighs in Gravy is a comforting and delicious Southern dish perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Can substitute with drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado oil or vegetable oil For searing
  • 1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoning salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 packet Sazon seasoning May replace with cumin and coriander
For the Gravy
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
  • 2 cups Chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Can swap with half-and-half

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with Lawry's seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, and sazon seasoning. Let them sit for 15 minutes.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Dredge the seasoned chicken thighs in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Heat the avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, then flip and sear for another 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cook for another minute.
  6. Whisk in the reserved flour from the pan drippings to form a roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in the chicken stock and then slowly add the heavy cream, cooking over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  8. Return the seared chicken thighs to the gravy, cover with a lid and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 45 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and serve the chicken thighs with gravy over them along with buttery mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow flavors to develop and check chicken temperature for safety and juiciness.

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