Chicken Smothered in Gravy

Name: Chicken Smothered in Gravy
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters 2-percent milk; 28 grams bacon (1 thick slice) cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips; 3 Tbsps canola oil; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; 59 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 2 parsley sprigs plus 2 teaspoons chopped parsley; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 680 grams skinless chicken drumsticks; 1 large tomato—peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato paste

Chicken Smothered in Gravy might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 282 calories, 23g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. A mixture of flour, bacon cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips, tomato paste, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 37

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In an ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook over moderately high heat until browned all over, 8 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Chicken

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Transfer the chicken to a plate.

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Add the bacon to the skillet and cook, stirring, until the fat is rendered, 2 minutes.

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Bacon

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Drain off the fat.

Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet and stir in the flour until incorporated.

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All Purpose Flour

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Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until slightly softened, 3 minutes.

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Add the tomato and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the tomato softens slightly, 5 minutes.

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Tomato Paste

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Add the milk and broth and bring to a boil, stirring until slightly thickened, 3 minutes. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet; add the parsley sprigs.

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Broth

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Cover the chicken and braise in the oven for 20 minutes, until the meat is cooked through. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a platter and discard the parsley sprigs.

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Parsley

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