Gravy Baked Chicken
A comforting and flavorful dish of tender chicken thighs and drumsticks baked with rich gravy, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks All of one, or mix
- 2 tsp olive oil Or other oil
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder Or garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp flour Plain/all-purpose (GF if needed)
- 1.5 cups beef stock/broth Yes, beef, not chicken!
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
- In a small bowl, mix all the seasoning ingredients together.
- Place the chicken in a 23 x 33 cm / 9 x 13" baking pan.
- Drizzle the chicken with oil and rub the seasoning over the chicken, using most on the skin side.
- Arrange the chicken skin side up in the baking pan.
- Whisk the flour with about 1/2 cup of beef stock until it is lump-free, then gradually whisk in the remaining stock and black pepper.
- Pour the gravy mixture into the pan around the chicken.
Cooking
- Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken onto a plate and whisk the gravy in the pan until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the gravy with salt and pepper as needed.
- Pour the gravy into a jug and serve it alongside the chicken.
Notes
Ensure the chicken skin is dry before seasoning for extra crispiness. You can experiment with different herbs and spices for variation. Using high-quality beef stock enhances the flavor of the gravy.