Crispy Baked Chicken with Homemade Gravy

Name: Crispy Baked Chicken with Homemade Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1.25 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika powder; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cup beef stock / broth

This oven-baked chicken dinner gives you golden, crispy skin and rich homemade gravy in the same pan. With only a few minutes of prep, bone-in thighs and drumsticks roast until juicy while the broth thickens into a savory sauce.

Servings5 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time50 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
1.3 kg
olive oil
2 tsp
paprika powder
1 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
flour
4 tbsp
beef stock / broth
0.5 cup

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C), or 350°F (180°C) for a fan-forced oven.

In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, dried thyme, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

Place the chicken pieces in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, using a little extra on the skin side.

Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a single layer so the pieces roast evenly and the skin can crisp.

In a bowl or measuring jug, whisk the flour with about 1/2 cup of the beef stock until smooth. Whisk in the remaining stock until no lumps remain, then pour the mixture around the chicken, not over the skin.

Bake uncovered for about 50 minutes, or until the chicken is deeply golden, the skin is crisp, and the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).