This Oven-Baked Chicken with Vegetables and Gravy is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines juicy, golden-brown chicken with tender vegetables in a savory thyme-scented broth. It’s a comforting one-pan meal, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Preparation Time:
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 50-60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
For the Chicken and Vegetables:
3.5 pounds (1.6 kg) chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, wings), bone-in, skin-on
¼ cup (30g) seasoned all-purpose flour (season with salt, pepper, and paprika)
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
1 large onion, cut into ½ inch (1.3 cm) pieces
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch (1.3 cm) slices
4 celery ribs, cut into ½ inch (1.3 cm) slices
1 red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch (1.3 cm) slices
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)
3 cups (90g) fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped (optional)
For the Sauce:
2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried thyme (or more to taste)
2 tablespoons (30g) cornstarch, mixed with ¼ cup (60ml) cold water
Salt and black pepper to taste
For Garnish (optional):
Chopped green onions or parsley
Directions:
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