Chipotle Chicken Gravy
Servings 8 servings
Calories 20kcal
Equipment
- Roasting tray with a wired top
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 pinch fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- In the base of the roasting tray dissolve the stock cubes in 1 cup boiling water then add the thyme, chili flakes, rosemary, fennel, and chipotle powder.
- Add the chicken onto the cooking wire and place over the tray so that the juices drip down into the gravy mixture.
- Cook the chicken as per the packaging instructions.
- Once cooked through remove the whole tray from the oven and place the chicken aside to rest.
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and add the butter.
- When melted add the flour and mix thoroughly to avoid lumps.
- Pour the juices from the baking tray into the saucepan and stir consistently until thickening.
- Add the other cup of water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and add salt and pepper according to taste.
- Serve with the chicken immediately or store for up to two days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg