Description
This Amish Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken baked in a rich, creamy gravy. The flour coating crisps up the chicken beautifully, while the heavy cream and water mixture creates a deliciously smooth gravy as it bakes. It’s a simple yet comforting dish that pairs well with hearty sides like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 pieces of chicken (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts), cleaned
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
1️⃣ Season and coat the chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure to coat evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
2️⃣ Prepare the baking dish:
- Lightly grease a baking dish with butter or oil.
- Sprinkle a little of the leftover seasoned flour over the bottom of the dish.
- Arrange the chicken pieces in the dish, skin side up.
3️⃣ Mix the cream and water:
- In a separate bowl, mix together the heavy whipping cream and water.
- Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring that all the pieces are covered.
4️⃣ Bake the chicken:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the gravy is thick and bubbling.
5️⃣ Serve:
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the chicken with the gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or any side of your choice.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasoning in the flour mixture to suit your taste by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- For added flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of water when making the cream mixture.