Creating the masterpiece that is Homestyle Chicken and Gravy is quite easy when you follow these simple steps:

1. Prep Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and garlic.
2. Dredge Chicken: In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3. Brown Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces skin-side down and brown for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then, add minced garlic and continue cooking for another minute.
5. Make the Gravy: Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of flour left from the chicken mixture into the skillet. Stir to create a roux and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring continuously until thickened.
6. Combine Chicken and Gravy: Return the browned chicken to the skillet. Cover and lower the heat to simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the gravy and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
8. Serve Hot: Remove from heat and let rest briefly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

This straightforward process ensures that your chicken is juicy and your gravy is deliciously rich.