Description
Savory Amish chicken recipe brings together hearty Pennsylvania Dutch flavors with simple, wholesome ingredients. Home cooks can delight in this classic comfort dish that connects you directly to rural culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7–8 pieces chicken with skin
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) water
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Seasoning Blend: Mix all-purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper in a wide, shallow bowl to create a uniform coating mixture.
- Chicken Coating: Thoroughly pat chicken pieces dry, then dredge each piece completely in the seasoned flour, gently shaking off excess to maintain a light, even layer.
- Dish Assembly: Arrange floured chicken pieces in a single layer within the prepared casserole dish, ensuring they are not overcrowded for uniform cooking.
- Cream Mixture: Whisk heavy whipping cream and water together until smooth, creating a rich, creamy liquid that will enhance the chicken’s tenderness.
- Liquid Integration: Pour the cream mixture carefully around the chicken, distributing evenly across the dish’s bottom without disturbing the flour coating.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes, verifying the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe, thorough cooking.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling juice redistribution and sauce thickening, then serve hot with the creamy sauce generously spooned over each portion.
Notes
- Moisture Magic: Pat chicken completely dry before coating to achieve a crispy, golden exterior that locks in juicy flavor.
- Coating Technique: Gently shake off excess flour to create a light, even layer that prevents a heavy, clumpy breading.
- Temperature Precision: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches exactly 165°F (74°C) for guaranteed food safety and perfect doneness.
- Resting Rule: Allow chicken to rest after cooking to redistribute internal juices, ensuring each bite remains tender and succulent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg