Chicken With Quick Citrus Pan Gravy Food

ROAST CHICKEN PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Pour fat from drippings into a bowl and reserve. Whisk flour into remaining drippings left in pan; mixture will seem dry. Add 2 tablespoons reserved fat, or as needed, to the drippings mixture to combine with flour.
• Place pan of drippings mixture over low heat and toast flour until light brown and mixture gives off a nutty fragrance, about 5 minutes.
• Drizzle about 1/3 cup cold chicken stock at a time into pan drippings, whisking each addition of stock into mixture until thoroughly combined. Continue whisking, scraping any browned pan drippings from the bottom of the pan into gravy; bring to a simmer. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until gravy is thick and flour has combined with the liquid, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Adjust thickness of gravy; if too thick, whisk in a little more stock. If gravy is too thin, continue to simmer, whisking constantly, until reduced and thickened, about 10 more minutes. For the smoothest texture, strain gravy before serving.

ROAST CHICKEN DINNER WITH GRAVY

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in lower third of oven with no racks above it; preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place potatoes, carrots, thyme and rosemary in a 12-inch cast iron or other oven-safe deep skillet. Season with salt and pepper and pour in 1 cup of stock. Rub skin of chicken with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Place chicken breast-side-up on top of vegetables.
• Roast chicken, basting with the pan juices every 20 minutes, about 60 to 75 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Transfer chicken to a platter, draining juices from the cavity of the chicken into the pan. Using a slotted spoon, remove vegetables and arrange around chicken on the serving platter.
• Bring pan drippings to a simmer over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 1 minute. Add 1 cup of stock and whisk until smooth. Simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. If too thick, whisk in additional stock 2 Tbsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached. Add cream, if desired, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Carve the chicken and serve with the vegetables and gravy.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken until browned on all sides. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Remove chicken to paper towels and keep warm., Pour off excess fat from the skillet, reserving the browned bits and 2 tablespoons drippings. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

GARLIC CHICKEN 'N' GRAVY

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Add 1/2 cup broth, wine or additional broth, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. , Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining broth until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN WITH PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet on medium, just until it spits when a drop of water is added.
• Combine flour, lemon pepper, granulated garlic, oregano, poultry seasoning, paprika, and parsley in a shallow bowl. Mix well. Reserve two tablespoons for pan gravy.
• Beat together eggs and milk in another shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken in egg mixture then dredge in flour mixture.
• Fry chicken in oil until cooked, about 4 minutes each side. Do not crowd pan. Use multiple batches if necessary, adding oil for each batch.
• Remove cooked chicken to a plate lined with a double layer of paper towel to absorb any left-over oil.
• When all chicken is cooked, reduce heat to low, add chicken broth and garlic, lemon juice, scrape up any brown bits in the pan, and whisk in the reserved flour mixture.
• Cook on low for five minutes, whisking continuously, or until mixture begins to form a gravy.
• Remove from heat.
• Serve gravy over chicken.

QUICK CHICKEN WITH GOUDA GRAVY

Steps:

• Season both sides of the chicken with thyme, salt and pepper.
• Heat pan with olive oil or spray with pam.
• Add chicken, cook for 6 minute each side.
• In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, cook for 1 minute.
• Whisk in chicken broth and 1/2 cup milk until thickened, 2-3 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Using a wooden spoon, stir in cheese in a figure-eight motion until melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Slice the chicken at an angle and top with the gouda gravy.