Description
A comforting, home-style dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a savory gravy and served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 pounds / 900 g)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup / 150 g)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken broth (480 ml)
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1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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1½ cups long-grain white rice (300 g)
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3 cups water or chicken broth (720 ml)
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
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Sear chicken in oil over medium heat until golden; remove and set aside.
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Sauté onions in butter until soft; add garlic and cook briefly.
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Stir in flour, then gradually whisk in broth and milk until smooth.
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Add herbs, season, return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes.
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Cook rice separately until tender.
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Serve chicken and gravy over rice.
Notes
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Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
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For extra gravy, add an additional ½ cup (120 ml) of broth during simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes