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Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe

Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe

This Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe features tender chicken thighs cooked in a creamy, seasoned gravy for a comforting, classic dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large pan
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating

  • 1 lbs chicken legs or thighs
  • 1.5 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium sized onion chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Start off by making sure that all of the chicken is nice and clean.
  • Pour 1 ½ cup flour into a large bowl, and add in seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, celery seed, poultry seasoning, and smoked paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour; make sure you coat all surfaces. Reserve the seasoned flour for making the gravy.
  • Pour ¼ cup of vegetable oil into a large pan, then place the pan over medium heat.
  • Start adding in the chicken, but be sure to not over-crowd the pan (use a pan big enough to hold all of the chicken).
  • Cook the chicken until it is golden brown (DO NOT worry about cooking the chicken until done, because we will cook it some more).
  • Once the chicken is nice and browned, remove it from the pan. Leave the oil in the pan.
  • Toss in the onions and cook them for about 2 minutes, then add in the garlic. Once the garlic is in the pan, let it cook for an additional minute, then remove the onions and garlic from the pan.
  • Add three tablespoon of the seasoned flour (the same flour that you coat the chicken with) to the pan. Stir in with the oil.
  • Next, pour in 2 cups of chicken broth. Whisk in while pouring in the broth. Make sure there aren't any lumps.
  • Let the gravy cook for about 2 minutes (still on medium heat), then pour 1 cup of milk into the pan.
  • Let the creamy gravy cook for about 3 minutes, then start adding the chicken back into the pan, as well as the onions and garlic. Make sure all of the chicken is coated with the creamy gravy.
  • Place a lid on the pan, then let the chicken cook for 30-35 minutes. Be sure to occasionally turn the chicken.
  • Once done, serve the chicken with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite Southern side dishes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, comfort food, family meal, gravy, southern cooking, southern smothered chicken
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