Name: Seasoned Chicken with Rich Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American, British
Ingredients: 2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock; 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (cornflour); 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder; pinch of dried thyme; splash of balsamic vinegar; low calorie cooking oil spray (I used Olive Oil); fresh parsley to garnish; 6 small boneless skinless chicken thighs, uncooked (approx 21oz/600g); 1 teaspoon of paprika; 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley; pinch of dried thyme; pinch of dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon of coarse sea salt; pinch of black pepper

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Seasoned Chicken with Rich Gravy - deliciously tender chicken thighs with seasoning and herbs paired with a delicious rich gravy.

Seasoned Chicken Thighs

Tonight my side were decided before the main part of my dinner, mainly because I had baby golden potatoes to use up as well as some carrots and broccoli.

With my crushed roasted potatoes already decided and just keeping the vegetables simple I decided on some chicken thighs with a blend of seasonings and herbs for flavour and then a delicious quick and simple low fat gravy, because when it comes to chicken, potatoes and veg - gravy is a must.

Can I use Chicken Breast?

While you can use chicken breast if that is what you prefer, you will always get much more flavour when it comes to chicken thighs and they will stay nice and tender. The gravy is made from the seasonings and flavour left in the pan from the chicken thighs, so you gravy might not be quite as delicious if you choose to use breast.

Chicken Stock

I tend to use fat free chicken stock which comes in a carton here in Canada and is syn free as it's much fresher in taste. If you are using stock cubes always ensure you look at the packaging so that you use the correct amount for how many mls you need. Otherwise your stock will be watery in taste if you don't use enough or too salty if you use too much.

How I cooked my Vegetables

For the vegetables that I served here, if you fancy doing the same, I kept it really really simple.

The broccoli was roasted at 200c/fan 180c/400f on a baking tray lined with parchment and sprayed with olive oil spray until golden on the edges. I simple just add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper for seasoning, but add some chilli flakes if you like a spicy kick and some mince garlic for a garlicky flavour.

For the carrots I just cooked in water until fork tender, drained and again seasoned with a little salt and black pepper. See how easy that was?

Stuffing Balls

You may be wondering, but hey what are those ball I see in the picture and if you want to include those with your chicken. Those delicious bites are my bulgur wheat stuffing balls - a perfect side for any meal where gravy is concerned.

Want the recipe? Get it here Bulgur Wheat Sage Stuffing Balls

Other Side Ideas for Seasoned Chicken

Some other great sides that would pair well with the seasoned chicken are:

Scalloped Potatoes
Brussel Sprout and Bacon Gratin
Leek and Potato Bake
Garlic and Herb Roast Potatoes
Sweet Potato Mash
Cheddar and Spring Onion Mashed Potatoes

or for a lower carb option : Cauliflower Sour Cream and Spring Onion Mash

or head on over to my Full Recipe Index with over 900 delicious Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly recipes all fully searchable by meal type, ingredients, syn value and smart points etc

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Seasoned Chicken with Rich Gravy

Yield: SERVES 3

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Seasoned Chicken with Rich Gravy - deliciously tender chicken thighs with seasoning and herbs paired with a delicious rich gravy.

Ingredients

6 small boneless skinless chicken thighs, uncooked (approx 21oz/600g)
1 teaspoon of paprika
½ teaspoon of dried parsley
pinch of dried thyme
pinch of dried rosemary
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
½ teaspoon of coarse sea salt
pinch of black pepper

For the gravy:

2 cups (480ml) of chicken stock
1 tablespoon of cornstarch (cornflour)
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
½ teaspoon of onion powder
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
pinch of dried thyme
splash of balsamic vinegar
low calorie cooking oil spray (I used Olive Oil)
fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

Add all the season for the chicken to a bowl and mix to combine.
Rub it all into the chicken thighs.
Spray a frying pan placed over a medium high heat with some cooking oil spray.
Once hot add the chicken thighs, and cook on each side until really golden and brown. (approx 5 minutes each side).
Then add a lid, turn down heat and continue to cook for a couple more minutes until cooked through.
Remove the chicken thighs and set aside.
Add the stock to the pan that you cooked the chicken in, ensuring you deglaze the pan fully by scraping up all the flavour in the pan from cooking the chicken as you heat the stock.
Add in the onion, garlic powder, tomato paste, pinch of thyme and splash of balsamic vinegar and stir to combine.
Mix the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoon of water to make a slurry and pour this into the pan.
Turn up heat and stir until it thickens into a rich gravy.
Then you can serve this alongside the chicken in a gravy jug or add the chicken back into the pan with the gravy.
Garnish chicken with fresh parsley.
Enjoy!!

Notes

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo (Whole30), Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

Slimming World - 0.5 syns per serving
WW Green Smart Points - 5 per serving
WW Blue Smart Points - 5 per serving
WW Purple Smart Points - 5 per serving
Gluten Free - use gluten free stock and starch
Paleo/Whole30 - use compliant broth and arrowroot or tapioca starch

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