Chicken And Gravy Recipe

A plate with chicken and gravy, mashed potatoes and veggies ready to serve

5 from 6 votes

This chicken and gravy recipe pairs juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks with a finger-licking gravy that is perfect for serving with all your favorites!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 475kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

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.

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