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Baked Chicken Thighs with Gravy

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Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/4 cup oil use a neutral oil like avocado, canola, or grapeseed
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

SEASONING MIXTURE

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

FOR THE GRAVY

  • Chicken pan drippings
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp minced garlic about 1 clove
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions
 

SEASON AND BAKE THE CHICKEN

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Trim off any excess skin or fat from the chicken thighs then lay them down on a baking pan. Use paper towels to pat off excess moistures from both sides.
  • Pour the oil over the chicken and mix.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the seasoning mixture (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, turmeric) into a small bowl and mix. Add the seasoning blend to the chicken and massage to ensure even coating.
  • Let the chicken thighs marinate for at least 30 minutes. Bake for 20 minutes skin side down, then flip the thighs and bake skin side up for another 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit.

MAKE THE GRAVY

  • While the chicken is resting, heat a medium pan under medium low heat and add butter and flour. Use a whisk and mix to create the roux.
  • Once all the clumps are gone and the roux has turned into a paste, pour in the pan drippings while continuing to whisk.
  • Add garlic and whisk until evenly incorporated.
  • Add chicken stock and stir until the gravy begins to thicken and lightly coats the back of a spoon (about 10-15 minutes). Add apple cider vinegar. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

PLATE AND SERVE

  • Plate the chicken on a plate and ladle the gravy over each thigh. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
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