Smothered Chicken Thighs Gravy (Print)

Crispy chicken thighs with savory onion gravy, perfect over creamy mashed potatoes.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 to 5 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

→ Seasonings

02 - 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt, plus 1 tablespoon divided
03 - 2 tablespoons garlic powder, divided
04 - 2 tablespoons paprika, divided
05 - 1 Sazon seasoning packet
06 - 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - Dried parsley, for garnish

→ Flour Mixture and Pan Components

09 - 240 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
10 - 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) avocado oil or vegetable oil
11 - 28 grams (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter

→ Aromatics and Liquids

12 - 1/2 large white onion, sliced
13 - 7 to 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
14 - 600 milliliters (2 1/2 cups) chicken stock
15 - 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) heavy cream

# Directions:

01 - Season patted dry, room-temperature chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 1 Sazon packet. Rub mixture onto both sides of the chicken.
02 - In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon Lawry’s, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper. Whisk thoroughly to incorporate seasonings.
03 - Coat seasoned chicken thighs fully in the prepared seasoned flour; shake off any excess. Reserve remaining seasoned flour for later use.
04 - Heat oil in a large oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
05 - If needed, remove excess oil from the pan leaving approximately 2 tablespoons. Add butter, sliced onion, chopped garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper, and 4 tablespoons reserved seasoned flour. Whisk and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes to build a light roux.
06 - Gradually whisk in chicken stock, simmering for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour in heavy cream and continue whisking.

# Notes:

01 - Serve over mashed potatoes for ultimate comfort.

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