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Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs In Gravy

November 10, 2020 by Mirlandra 4 Comments

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These super easy baked chicken thighs come out of the oven wonderfully crispy and tender! The recipe also makes a delicious chicken gravy right in the pan while it bakes! And it only takes 5 MINUTES TO GET IN THE OVEN. A recipe this easy and delicious should be on the menu every few weeks!

A white plate holds two golden, crispy baked chicken thighs, some green beans, and a pile of mashed potatoes with gravy.

Our family has quickly come to love this simple way to make oven baked chicken thighs.  The flavor is phenomenal and all the ingredients are pantry staples which makes a 5 minute recipe even easier (if you can imagine)!  This is a very forgiving recipe that anybody can make well!  We like to serve it with mashed potatoes and some broccoli or asparagus.

5 Minute Prep Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs!

Roasted chicken is one of the great, easy dinners in life!  You don’t need any special equipment – just a pan, whisk, and some spices.  The prep will take about 5 minutes and then you just slide that pan of chicken into the oven and let the deliciousness happen!  

There are a billion great recipes for oven backed chicken thighs but this one is my favorite because the flavors are lovely but simple.  The chicken cooks up with crispy skin and moist inside.  It tastes like grown up food to adults without being something kids shy away from.

Using Bouillon to Add Flavor in Recipes

One of the great kitchen secrets of life is bouillon!  Using a modest amount of good quality bouillon can bring a lot of flavor to a recipe!  Different brands have different flavors and some are better than others.  Many brands are high in salt so you have to be careful not to use too much.  I mostly get Better than Bouillon Beef Base low sodium.  It has excellent flavor, most stores carry it, and it keeps in the fridge forever. It is modestly salty but not overpowering.  Remember, salt does bring savor to food so you want some!

Beef Bouillon in a Chicken Recipe

I know it might seem a little odd to call for beef bouillon in a chicken recipe but… the beef bouillon mixes in with the chicken drippings and gives a deep, rich, brown gravy flavor that is unique and delicious! Using just chicken bouillon or stock wouldn’t get near the depth of flavor.

Once you get used to using bouillon in recipes you will add a little here and there into many sauces, gravy, rice dishes and even mashed potatoes!!!!  (My secret to the best potatoes in the world right there!)

How much chicken is a serving?

Chicken thighs very in size but 3 pounds is usually about 8 – 10 thighs. Most adults will eat about 2 thighs as a serving depending on the size of the piece of meat and the side dishes served.   In our family I always plan on two thighs for each adult and one for each child.  

Gluten Free Version Oven Gravy

You can easily make this recipe gluten free to meet your needs. Instead of adding flour let the chicken cook up just in the sauce.  After it is baked remove the chicken to a warm plate and whisk in the gluten free flour and corn starch.  Return the pan of gravy to the oven for a few more minutes to thicken it up and you are ready to go!

Side Dishes To Serve With Baked Chicken Thighs

  • BEST Mashed Potatoes
  • Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms
  • Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
  • Coleslaw
A white plate holds two golden, crispy baked chicken thighs, some green beans, and a pile of mashed potatoes with gravy.
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4.55 from 11 votes

Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs in Gravy

This recipe makes a delicious savory brown gravy right in the pan while it bakes! And it only takes 5 MINUTES TO GET IN THE OVEN. A recipe this easy and delicious should be on the menu a every few weeks! Heads up when it comes out of the oven it is going to look funky / chunky - this is normal! Just follow the directions for whisking and all will be well!
Chicken thighs very in size but 3 pounds is usually about 8 – 10 thighs. Most adults will eat about 2 thighs as a serving depending on the size of the piece of meat and the side dishes served. For a gluten free version see recipe notes at bottom.
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken and gravy, crispy baked chicken thighs, easy dinner
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 647kcal
Author Mirlandra

Ingredients

To Make the Chicken

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs has to be skin on / bone in – see note
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil any oil will work
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground

To Make the Gravy

  • 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour see note for Gluten Free gravy
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water
  • 1 Tablespoon beef bouillon Better than Bouillon Beef low sodium recommended

Instructions

To Make the Chicken

  • Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Make the seasoning by combining the thyme, paprika, onion powder, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Put the chicken pieces skin side up in a 9 x 13” baking dish. Drizzle the oil evenly over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over the chicken and then rub it in getting a little of the seasoning mix on the bottom of each piece.
  • Arrange the seasoned chicken in the pan so it is evenly spaced.

To Make the Gravy

  • Whisk the bullion into the boiling water until dissolved to make stock.
  • Whisk together about a half cup of the stock with the flour until no lumps remain. Then whisk the paste into the rest of the stock.
  • Pour into the pan around the raw chicken.
  • Bake the chicken uncovered for 50 minutes. Chicken will be golden. (If your pieces of chicken are very small check the chicken at 40 minutes.)
  • Put the chicken on a serving plate and whisk the gravy until smooth. (If your gravy came out thin or too thick see note.)
  • Taste the gravy and add additional salt if needed. (Depending on the chicken bought and the type of bouillon used you may need to add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of salt here.)
  • Put the gravy in a pitcher and serve with the chicken.

Notes

Choosing Chicken: This chicken is going to cook in the oven for some time so you have to have the skin on our it will dry out. You can remove the skin at serving and discard it if you like.
If Gravy is Thin: Some brands of chicken have more water injected into them. I have found that thighs with more water make a thin gravy while other brands with less water make nice, thick gravy.
If your gravy comes out too thin whisk another 2 Tablespoons of flour into about half cup of the gravy until no lumps remain. Then whisk the rest of the gravy into the paste. Cook the mixture in a small sauce pan over medium-high heat whisking until it thickens.
If Gravy is Too Thick: Whisk in a splash of hot tap water.
To Make Gluten Free Version: Leave out the flour. After the chicken has been cooked put it on a warm serving plate and cover it loosely with foil. Mix 4 teaspoons of cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons of GF flour together. Whisk the mixture into the pan juices and return the pan to the oven for about 5 more minutes to thicken it up.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs in Gravy
Amount Per Serving
Calories 647 Calories from Fat 432
% Daily Value*
Fat 48g74%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 267mg89%
Sodium 221mg9%
Potassium 558mg16%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 311IU6%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Cheryl M Barrios

    October 05, 2021 at 11:14 am

    Hi
    Can you use chicken breast?

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      March 28, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      Hi Cheryl, Sorry for the late reply! I have been on maternity leave. Chicken breast is a different size so it would cook up differently in this recipe. Sorry 🙁

      Reply
  2. Miranda

    December 19, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    We love this recipe! It’s on constant rotation at our house. So delicious and easy! My sister came to visit and she only likes really crispy chicken thighs, and this hit the spot for her too. 🙂 Make these!

    Reply
    • Mirlandra

      February 08, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you, Miranda! It really is a great and simple recipe. I’m glad you all enjoyed it! (And always fun to make something for family and have them LOVE it!)

      Reply

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