Chicken and Gravy over Rice ❤️😋
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups water
Salt to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning. Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and brown well on both sides until golden. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook until soft and lightly browned. Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the milk and stir until smooth and thickened.
Return the chicken to the gravy, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35–45 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked and the gravy is rich and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
While the chicken cooks, rinse the rice and combine it with water and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
Serve the chicken and gravy spooned generously over hot rice, letting the gravy soak in just like a true home-style supper.