Description
Chicken and gravy brings comfort straight to your dinner table, with tender meat smothered in a rich, savory sauce that turns an ordinary meal into something special. Creamy and satisfying, this classic dish delivers warmth and flavor that makes everyone at the table smile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 chicken pieces
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil or butter
Thickening Agents:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth or stock
Instructions
- Pat 5 chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper across all surfaces, ensuring even seasoning coverage.
- Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Carefully place chicken pieces skin-side down, cooking for 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip chicken and continue cooking for additional 6-7 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a clean plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium-low. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to remaining pan drippings, whisking continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux.
- Gradually pour 2 cups chicken broth into the roux, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer gravy for 3-4 minutes until it thickens to a velvety consistency.
- Return chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them into the warm gravy. Spoon sauce over the meat to ensure each piece is generously coated and heated through.
- Transfer chicken and gravy to a serving platter. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before presenting your delicious meal.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry before seasoning helps achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Select a heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and maximum flavor development from the pan drippings.
- Whisk the gravy slowly and steadily to prevent lumps, creating a silky smooth sauce that coats the chicken perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder when making the gravy, maintaining the same rich texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg