Description

This Delicious Winner Winner Chicken Dinner with Savory Gravy to Savor is an easy and comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or weeknight meals. The combination of juicy roasted chicken and rich homemade gravy makes for a hearty meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion quartered
2 carrots cut into chunks
2 celery stalks chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a roasting pan.
Rub the whole chicken with olive oil or melted butter, then season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder.
Place the quartered onion, carrots, and celery in the roasting pan and set the chicken on top.
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before carving.
To make the gravy, place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium heat and add chicken stock.
In a small bowl, mix flour with a bit of water to make a slurry, then whisk it into the pan drippings.
Bring the mixture to a boil, letting it simmer until thickened, then stir in the unsalted butter if desired.
Serve the carved chicken with the savory gravy poured over it.

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables like potatoes or parsnips for extra flavor. You can also experiment with different herbs for varied tastes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (chicken with gravy)
Calories: 485 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 590 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 49 g
Cholesterol: 145 mg

Keywords: chicken dinner, savory gravy, roast chicken, comfort food