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    Home » Entrees » Southern Chicken and Gravy

    Southern Chicken and Gravy

    Published: Sep 28, 2022 by Wendie · 4 Comments

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    A pinterest pin with a dish with baked chicken in it and a spoonful of gravy being poured on top.

    Southern baked chicken and gravy are tender and juicy smothered in a delicious gravy, using just a few pantry ingredients for the perfect weeknight meal.

    A spatula picking up a chicken thigh.


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    Perfectly seasoned chicken with a simple homemade spice rub that comes out tender and juicy. Oven-baked chicken recipes are total comfort food that's delicious any time of year Like my Sausage Gravy Recipe. You might also like my Southern Oven Fried Chicken or if you prefer deep-fried chicken you'll love my Spicy Fried Chicken are a couple of easy chicken recipes to try.

    Ingredients For Chicken and Gravy

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe.

    Ingredient notes

    • Chicken-I used skin-on chicken thighs, chicken legs also work great or a combination.
    • Stock- Both chicken and beef stock work great. Chicken stock will have a lighter-colored gravy.
    • Kitchen Bouquet-I like to use a pinch of this to make the gravy darker when I use chicken stock, you can find it in your grocery store or here on Amazon.

    How to make Chicken and Gravy

    Spices mixed together in a small bowl then rubbed all over chicken thighs.
    • Step 1: Whisk together the spices in a small bowl.
    • Step 2: Rub olive oil all over the chicken pieces and evenly rub the spice mixture all over each piece of chicken, making sure to cover the skin side the most.
    Gravy ingredients mixed into a large measuring cup. Then poured into a baking dish and chicken placed on top.
    • Step 3: Whisk together the flour with some of the stock until the lumps are gone then whisk into the rest of the stock.
    • Step 4: Pour the gravy mixture into a 9x13 baking dish or large cast iron skillet then carefully place pieces of chicken on top of the gravy. You don't want to cover the top of the chicken. and bake

    Why this recipe works

    This is the best chicken and an easy dish to throw together like my Cast Iron Chicken Thighs and enjoy for Sunday dinner or any night of the week like my Cube Steak with Onion Gravy. The gravy cooks in the same baking dish as the chicken and is poured over some Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or rice, and better than any storebought gravy mix. With a side of my No-Knead Artisan Bread, it's a easy meal the whole family will devour.

    A baking dish with chicken and gravy.

    Recipe Tips

    • Rub the spices evenly on your chicken thighs, you don't want clumps of seasoning on top.
    • If the gravy is too thick whisk in a couple of tablespoons of hot water to thin it out.
    • If the gravy comes out too thin. Remove the chicken to a platter and place it back into the oven to cook for another 5 minutes to thicken.
    Gravy being spooned over the top of baked chicken.

    Recipe Faq's

    Can I use boneless skinless chicken breasts instead?

    Yes if you don't prefer dark meat boneless chicken breasts will cook much faster and you'll need to cut the cooking time by 20-25 minutes. Use a digital meat thermometer to know when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

    Can you freeze southern baked chicken?

    Yes, store this easy chicken and gravy recipe in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.

    How do you bake chicken covered or uncovered?

    This recipe requires you to bake uncovered. It is the best way to get the top of the chicken crispy which adds great flavor.

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    A spoonful of gravy being poured on top of chicken.

    Southern Chicken and Gravy

    Wendie
    Southern baked chicken and gravy is tender and juicy smothered in a delicious gravy, using just a few pantry ingredients for the perfect weeknight meal.
    4.58 from 21 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine Southern
    Servings 6
    Calories 355 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 bone in chicken thighs about 4 pounds
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 4 tablespoons flour
    • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock *see notes
    • 1/8 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet optional
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
    • Rub olive over the chicken thighs evenly.
    • In a small bowl whisk together the paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken thighs.
    • In a medium bowl whisk about 1/4 cup of stock with the flour until smooth then add in the rest of the stock, add in the kitchen bouquet if you're using it, and whisk until smooth.
    • Pour the gravy into a 9x13 baking dish and carefully place the chicken thighs into the gravy.
    • Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees using a digital meat thermometer.
    • Remove chicken to a plate and whisk the gravy until smooth. If it's too thick add 1 tablespoon of hot water until your desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    Chicken-I use skin-on chicken thighs, chicken legs also work great or a combination.
    Stock- Both chicken and beef stock work great. Chicken stock will have a lighter-colored gravy.
    Kitchen Bouquet-I like to use a pinch of this to make the gravy darker when I use chicken stock.
    If the gravy is too thick whisk in a couple of tablespoons of hot water to thin it out.
    If the gravy comes out too thin. Remove the chicken to a platter and place the dish back into the oven to cook for another 5 minutes to thicken.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 33gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 744mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
    Keyword baked chicken, chicken and gravy, chicken thighs
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    1. Wendie

      October 03, 2022 at 2:48 am

      I don't find the need to get rid of the grease but you certainly can if you prefer.

    2. Valerie Rhodes

      October 02, 2022 at 9:21 pm

      I am making this tonight, but I am thinking about searing my chicken thighs and getting rid of the grease before baking. Has anyone had any problems with too much chicken skin grease?

    3. Wendie

      September 29, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      That was an error in the photo the recipe card is at the bottom and correct 🙂

    4. Joan McLean

      September 29, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      Where is the milk and heavy cream used ??

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