Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (divided for dredging and gravy)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil (for searing)
• 1 Onion (sliced or diced)
• 2 cup Chicken broth
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Paprika

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken pieces generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. 2

   Dredge the seasoned chicken in a portion of the flour, shaking off any excess.

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté until softened and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the remaining flour over the onions and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.

6. 6

   Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking or stirring constantly to prevent lumps, creating a smooth gravy.

7. 7

   Place the chicken back into the skillet, nestling it into the gravy. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy has thickened.

Notes

The creator indicated a full recipe drop was forthcoming; these steps represent the standard preparation for the 'Smothered Chicken' dish shown in the visual context. Serve over white rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• southern
• comfort food
• dinner
• pan-fried