Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups chicken stock, warmed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together 1 cup flour, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cayenne, and 1 tsp black pepper in a shallow dish.
  2. Pat 3 lbs of chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Note: Moisture is the enemy of a good sear.
  3. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour, shaking off every bit of excess. Reserve the leftover flour.
  4. Heat 3 tbsp oil in your skillet over medium high heat. Sear chicken skin side down for 5-7 minutes until deep mahogany brown.
  5. Flip the chicken and sear for another 5 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack.
  6. Drop the heat to medium and add 1/4 cup butter. Sauté 1 sliced onion for 5 minutes until translucent and softened.
  7. Stir in 3 cloves minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until the kitchen smells like heaven.
  8. Whisk 3 tbsp of the reserved flour into the fat. Cook for 2 minutes until it looks like wet sand.
  9. Slowly pour in 3 cups warm stock and 1/2 cup heavy cream, whisking constantly until the sauce is silky and thick.
  10. Return the chicken and 2 thyme sprigs to the pan. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken hits 80°C. > Chef's Note: If your gravy looks too thick before you even add the chicken back, don't panic. Just whisk in another 1/4 cup of stock. The chicken will release its own juices as it simmers, which will thin the sauce naturally. Creamy Lemon Herb Pot Roasted Whole Chicken — Master Creamy Lemon Herb Pot Roasted Whole Chicken with our step-by-step guid...Parmesan Crusted Chicken Baked in 25 Minutes — Make the best Parmesan Crusted Chicken with our foolproof method. This easy P...Crockpot BBQ Chicken for 6 Servings — Master Crockpot BBQ Chicken with our easy 5-minute prep recipe. Includes a st... $img_2$