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Smothered Chicken Thighs with Gravy

Irresistible Smothered Chicken Thighs with Gravy Joy

Delicious Smothered Chicken Thighs with Gravy are a comfort food classic that brings warmth and flavor to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs can substitute boneless thighs or chicken drumsticks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour blend if necessary
  • 2 cups chicken broth can substitute vegetable broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion can also use white or red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil, letting it warm for about 2 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and sear the other side for another 5-6 minutes.
  4. Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle flour over onions, whisk for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add chicken broth, scraping the skillet bottom. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, spoon gravy over, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  7. Serve the chicken hot with sides like mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors. Save leftover gravy to enhance other meals.

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