Description
Comfort meets culinary magic in this Crispy Baked Chicken with Gravy, where golden-brown perfection meets rich, velvety sauce. Homemade flavors dance on your plate, promising a satisfying meal that brings warmth and deliciousness to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 chicken thighs or drumsticks, skin-on
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or apply a light grease coating.
- Create a seasoning blend by combining flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme in a shallow dish.
- Establish a coating station: dunk each chicken piece into beaten eggs, ensuring complete coverage, then press the flour mixture firmly onto the surface, followed by a panko breadcrumb layer.
- Position the breaded chicken pieces on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining space between each piece for even crisping.
- Roast the chicken for 35-40 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and crisp, confirming an internal temperature of 165F (74C) with a meat thermometer.
- Initiate gravy preparation by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then incorporate flour and cook until the mixture achieves a light golden color.
- Slowly introduce chicken broth and milk into the butter-flour base, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and promote smooth texture.
- Simmer the gravy for approximately 5 minutes, stirring consistently until it reaches a rich, velvety consistency.
- Season the gravy with additional salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to enhance flavor profile.
- Plate the crispy baked chicken and drizzle generously with the freshly prepared gravy.
Notes
- Swap panko for gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe celiac-friendly and ensure everyone can enjoy crispy goodness.
- Pat chicken dry before coating to help flour and breadcrumbs adhere perfectly, creating an extra crunchy exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature for guaranteed food safety and juicy meat every time.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like rosemary or oregano to customize the flavor profile and keep the dish exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg