Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. water
  • 1 Tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (3 to 3 1/2 lb.) broiler-fryer chicken
  • 3 medium red potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 c. carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • paprika

Method

  • In 3-quart casserole, combine water, bouillon, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves.
  • Rinse chicken; pat dry.
  • Place breast side down in casserole.
  • Cook, covered, on 100% power (High) for 10 minutes in microwave.
  • Turn chicken over.
  • Arrange potatoes, onions and carrots around chicken and cook, covered, on 50% power (Medium) for 30 to 40 minutes, until drumsticks move easily in sockets and vegetables are tender.
  • Turn dish once during cooking.
  • Skim fat from pan juices and remove bay leaves.
  • Pour 1 cup pan juices into 4-cup glass dish.
  • Combine buttermilk and flour and stir into pan juices.
  • Cook on 100% power (High) for 3 to 4 minutes, uncovered, or until thick.
  • Sprinkle chicken with paprika.
  • Spoon some gravy on chicken and vegetables and serve.
  • Save remaining gravy to pass at the table.