Amish Chicken
Amish Chicken is a rustic, comforting dish featuring crispy, well-seasoned bone-in chicken thighs baked in a rich, creamy sauce. The blend of simple spices with smoked paprika and a luscious cream base creates a flavorful and tender meal perfect for cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking, Dredging
- Cuisine: American, Amish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1 ¼ cups cold heavy cream
1 ¼ cups water
Garnish:
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine flour, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large bowl or shallow dish.
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Pat chicken thighs dry and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
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Place coated chicken skin-side up in a large baking dish or Dutch oven.
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Whisk heavy cream and water; pour around chicken (avoid pouring on coating to keep it crispy).
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Bake uncovered for about 1 hour until chicken is cooked through and skin is golden and crispy (internal temp 165°F).
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Let rest a few minutes; garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to flour mixture for more aroma.
Use bone-in chicken breasts as an alternative (adjust cooking time).
Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Add sliced mushrooms to bake with chicken for extra flavor.
Add cayenne or smoked chipotle powder for spice.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently in oven to preserve crispiness.
Avoid microwaving to keep crust crisp.
Find it online: https://familydinnercooking.com/amish-chicken/
