Amish Chicken
This Amish Chicken recipe delivers tender, skin-on chicken baked in a rich, creamy sauce made with heavy cream, garlic powder, and paprika. Simple ingredients come together for a comforting, golden-baked dish perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 8 pieces of skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, or a mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Cream Sauce:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups water
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken and Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Drying ensures the skin crisps up beautifully during baking.
Season and Dredge the Chicken
- In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring all sides are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly.
Prepare the Cream Sauce
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and water until fully combined.
- Pour the cream mixture around the chicken in the baking dish, avoiding direct contact with the chicken skin. Keeping the skin dry ensures a crispier finish.
Bake the Chicken
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1½ hours. The chicken will become tender with a crispy, golden-brown skin, and the cream sauce will reduce into a rich, flavorful gravy.
- Pro Tip: If the skin is not as golden as desired by the end of baking, switch the oven to broil for 3-5 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Rest and Serve
- Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and flavorful.
- Spoon the rich cream sauce over the chicken just before serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Ensure all other ingredients, such as spices and cream, are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.