Ingredients
– 3-4 lbs. organic chicken, skin removed (Drumsticks + Thigh pieces work great!)
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 2 tsps Lawry’s seasoning salt, divided
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– ¼ cup organic all-purpose flour
– 4 Tbsps unsalted butter
– 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 onion, chopped
– 2 fresh thyme sprigs
– 2 cups organic chicken stock or bone broth
– 1 cup organic heavy cream
Instructions
1. MARINATE THE CHICKEN:
In a large bowl, add your freshly cleaned + rinsed chicken along with 1 teaspoon Lawy’s seasoning salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, mixing everything together until chicken is fully coated. Add coated chicken to a securely sealed ziplock bag and place in the refrigerator for 3 hours (minimum). NOTE: Best if marinaded overnight. When ready to use, let chicken sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
2. BROWN/SEAR THE CHICKEN:
In a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat, add 2 Tbsps of olive oil. Once heated, now add in the marinated chicken and cook on each side until seared, about 3-4 minutes each side. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate. NOTE: This creates a beautiful “brown” color.
3. TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
In the same skillet or pot, add the butter and let it melt. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become caramelized and are deeply golden brown in color, about 8-10 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté for another minute or so.
Add the flour and allow it to fully dissolve with the onions and garlic. Pour in the stock or broth and stir frequently using a wooden spoon until the sauce becomes thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and reduce the heat to low and allow everything to simmer until the gravy is smooth and thickened. Add the thyme sprigs and remaining 1 teaspoon of Lawry’s seasoning salt, stirring to combine. Continue to simmer.
Add the seared chicken pieces, stirring them in the sauce until coated. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until cooked through and the gravy becomes a deeper, richer color and thickened nicely. NOTE: If sauce isn’t thick enough, you can add another 1-2 Tbsps of flour mixed with water to the sauce to aide in it’s thickening.
Remove from heat and serve with your favorite side: Basmati rice, Brown rice, Mashed potatoes, Veggies, etc.
Bon Appétit!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4 servings