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smothered chicken thighs

Smothered Chicken Thighs

The most delicious baked chicken thighs and carrots smothered in a delicious and flavorful gravy and served over rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • drizzle of olive oil
  • 8 carrots peeled and cut in thirds
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. In a 9x13 inch pan, layer chicken thighs, olive oil, seasonings, carrots, shallots and chicken broth.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake for 90 minutes at 350ºF.
  5. Remove from oven, uncover, remove about 1 cup of the broth and mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch into it. Mix well with a whisk. Pour back into the pan.
  6. Increase oven temperature to 400ºF. Bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.
  7. Serve with hot jasmine rice.