I’m keeping it extra simple with this Chicken and Gravy recipe, so much so that it only takes about 30 minutes to make because we just ain’t got time for that. But the flavor, the flavor is banging! I get the chicken all seasoned up and seared then I build an easy but rich creamy gravy to add it to. Serve it over rice like old school Southerners do or in a bowl with cream cheese mashed potatoes for the best comfort meal.
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Recipe by Lindsay Autry
How to Make Chicken and Gravy
Step 1: Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper. Place chicken in a skillet with oil.
Step 2: Brown chicken on all sides.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Add butter to the pan with drippings. Once the foaming has subsided, sprinkle flour evenly over the butter. Whisk vigorously, careful to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 4: Slowly whisk in stock. Keep stirring until all the stock has been added. It will thicken immediately.
Step 5: Return chicken to gravy.
Step 6: Cover it with a lid, and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through.
Chicken And Gravy Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 ½ pounds thighs and drumsticks bone-in, skin on
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Brown chicken on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to pan. Once foaming has subsided, sprinkle flour evenly over butter, whisking vigorously, careful to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Slowly whisk in stock, about ¼ cup at a time. It will thicken immediately; keep stirring until all the stock has been added.
- Return chicken to gravy, cover with lid, and continue cooking until chicken is cooked through and has reached 165F, about 8-10 minutes.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
How to store & reheat
Place any leftovers in an airtight container so it won’t dry out and pop in the fridge. To reheat, pour the chicken and gravy into a saucepan or skillet. Warm it over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it’s heated through. A microwave for a few minutes also works.How long will chicken and gravy last in the fridge?
This will last in the fridge for about 3 days.Can I freeze fried chicken and gravy?
Yep for sure. Once cooled, just transfer it to freezer-safe containers. It can stay frozen for up to 2-3 months. Just defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating.Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Patience with Browning: When searing the chicken, don’t keep moving it around in the skillet. Let it chill so it gets a nice brown crust on it.
- Whisk Away Lumps: Whisk super fast when you add the flour to the butter for the roux. A smooth roux is always the foundation for a bomb gravy.
- Scrape Up Those Brown Bits: The little bits stuck to the bottom of the pan after browning the chicken? So dang on good y’all. Make sure you get them scraped up into that gravy!
- Avoid Boiling the Gravy: Just simmer so the gravy doesn’t over thicken or separate.
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Recipe Help
Grab a meat thermometer to be sure. Insert it into the thickest part of the chicken but don’t touch the bone. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, cut into the thickest piece and check that the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink.
For sure boos! Boneless chicken will work, though bone-in pieces are gonna give you more juiciness and flavor every time.
Fixing thick gravy is easy boos. Gradually whisk in a little more chicken stock or water until it loosens it up. Just do it over lower heat so it doesn’t boil and thicken again.
More Chicken Recipes
- Southern Smothered Chicken
- Curry Chicken
- Chicken Fried Chicken
- Wine Braised Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Parmesan
- French Onion Chicken
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This recipe is absolutely Amazing! I just finish making it and it came out really good. The taste is amazing and it was so easy to make. I doubled my ingredients since I used extra chicken legs and thighs. My family loved it! Thank You!
Absolutely delicious. That gravy was phenomenal!
This looks so good. My head is spinning just thinking of all the sides I can serve with this!
This Chicken and Gravy is a flavor explosion! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken smothered in the richest, creamiest gravy ever. Seriously, it’s unbelievably delicious, a total flavor bomb!
I absolutely loved this! The kids couldn’t get enough of it. Such a tasty and easy recipe, definitely a must-try!
Enjoyed this for dinner tonight and it was a savory success! Easy, hearty and delicious; definitely, a new family favorite recipe!