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Southern Smothered Chicken Recipe

Southern Smothered Chicken

A delicious and comforting Southern dish featuring tender chicken smothered in a rich gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large deep pan For frying and making gravy.

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
  • 1.33 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.67 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or 1 cube
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • serving parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, and paprika. Reserve 3 tablespoons of this seasoned flour for later use.
  • Coat each piece of chicken thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture. This will create a beautiful crust!
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces. If your pan is crowded, cook the chicken in batches for even cooking.
  • Fry the chicken until browned on all sides; it doesn’t need to be fully cooked at this stage as it will finish cooking in the gravy.
  • Once browned, remove the chicken from the pan, leaving the oil behind for the gravy.
  • Add the diced onion to the pan and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. This will enhance the flavor of your gravy.
  • Whisk in the reserved 3 tablespoons of seasoned flour with the oil. Then stir in the chicken bouillon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chicken broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring there are no lumps in the mixture.
  • Whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, ensuring it's well-coated with the gravy. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Enjoy the delightful flavors of Southern Smothered Chicken!

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the gravy.
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