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Southern Smothered Chicken

Tender chicken simmered in rich homemade onion gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 tbsp butter
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
Gravy
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp dried thyme

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Lightly dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  3. Heat oil in skillet and brown chicken on both sides until golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add butter and onions to skillet and cook until softened.
  5. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. Sprinkle remaining flour into skillet and cook briefly to form roux.
  7. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
  8. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until tender.
  9. Adjust seasoning and serve hot with gravy spooned over chicken.

Notes

For thicker gravy simmer uncovered last 5 minutes. For extra flavor add mushrooms or a dash of hot sauce.