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Homestyle Chicken and Gravy

Homestyle Chicken and Gravy
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This classic Homestyle Chicken and Gravy recipe offers tender, juicy bone-in chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and savory gravy. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, it provides ultimate comfort food that’s family-friendly, versatile, and perfect for any occasion, delivering warmth and satisfaction with every bite.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts

Gravy Base

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk or cream

Aromatics & Seasonings

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional herbs: 1 tbsp fresh thyme or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to ensure a flavorful crust once cooked.
  2. Brown the Chicken: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces skin side down and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip and brown the other side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet with leftover butter and chicken juices, add finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom.
  4. Make the Gravy Base: Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to form a roux. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk or cream, removing any lumps to create a smooth gravy.
  5. Simmer the Chicken in Gravy: Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, spoon some gravy over them, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked and tender.
  6. Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Sprinkle with fresh herbs if using. Serve hot over mashed potatoes or your preferred side dishes.

Notes

  • Use bone-in chicken to retain moisture and enrich gravy flavor.
  • Don’t skip browning the chicken for enhanced taste and texture contrast.
  • Add liquids slowly when making gravy to avoid lumps.
  • Simmer gently on low heat to keep chicken tender and gravy silky.
  • Make ahead: flavors deepen when refrigerated overnight.

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