Gravy Baked Chicken (thighs & drumsticks) - 5 min prep!
Total Time
55 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(237)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 1.25 kg/ 3 lb bone in, skin on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks (all of one, or mix, Note 1)
- 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 (Note 2 for GF)
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock/broth (yes, beef, not chicken! Note 3)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
Step 2
Seasoning - mix in a small bowl.
Step 3
Season chicken - Place chicken in a 23 x 33cm / 9 x 13" baking pan. Drizzle with oil then rub all over Sprinkle & rub in the Seasoning, using most on the skin side.
Step 4
Arrange chicken skin side up in the pan.
Step 5
Gravy mixture - Whisk flour with about 1/2 cup of stock until lump free, then whisk in remaining stock and pepper (forgot in video!). Pour into the pan around the chicken.
Step 6
Bake uncovered for 50 minutes, or until chicken is crispy and golden.
Step 7
Whisk gravy - Remove chicken onto a plate, then give the gravy a good whisk to make it smooth. Adjust Gravy thickness if required - Note 4. Taste and add salt and pepper, if needed.
Step 8
Serve - Pour gravy into a jug. Serve alongside chicken!
Step 9
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