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Smothered Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Gravy
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Smothered Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Gravy

1 h 55 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @allyssainthekitchen10 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (trimmed of excess fat)Meat1.2 kg
  • saltSpices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • paprika (regular, not smoked)Spices6 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • crushed red pepperSpices1 g
  • carrots (peeled, cut into sticks)Produce400 g
  • shallot (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • bone brothPantry480 ml
  • fresh thyme (sprigs)Produce4 pieces
  • fresh rosemary (sprigs)Produce2 pieces
  • cornstarchPantry30 g
  • cold waterOther60 ml
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • white rice (cooked, for serving)Grains300 g

per serving

Nutrition

505kcal

Carbs
43 g
Proteins
42 g
Fat
18 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken thighs

    • Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.
    • Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and rub everything all over so the thighs are evenly coated.
    Step 1

  2. Add the vegetables and aromatics

    • Tuck the carrots between the chicken thighs.
    • Scatter the sliced shallot, thyme and rosemary around the dish.
    • Pour the bone broth into the baking dish.
    Step 2

  3. Bake covered

    • Cover the dish and bake at 175 °C for 90 minutes, until the chicken is very tender.
    Step 3

  4. Make the gravy

    • Drain the cooking liquid from the dish into a bowl.
    • Whisk the cornstarch with the cold water until completely smooth.
    • Stir the cornstarch slurry into the cooking liquid and pour it back over the chicken.
    Step 4

  5. Bake uncovered until glazed

    • Increase the oven to 230 °C.
    • Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed into the chicken and the top is lightly browned.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Scatter the fresh parsley over the chicken.
    • Serve with plain fluffy white rice.
    Step 6
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