Smothered chicken is such a comforting dish. There is nothing better than chicken cooked to perfect that falls off the bone and the meat is so tender and tasty. Smothered chicken is a soul food classic dish just like smothered steak and onions, smothered pork chops and smothered turkey wings. a dish that is made with chicken that is browned in a skillet and then simmered in a rich gravy. The chicken is seasoned with salt, pepper, and herbs and the gravy is made with chicken broth, flour, and butter. This recipe pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, mixed greens and fried cabbage.

It is a comfort dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The chicken is cooked until it is tender and juicy, and the gravy is thick and flavorful. Smothered chicken is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be easily adapted to your own taste. For example, you can add different herbs and spices to the chicken or the gravy, or you can serve it with different side dishes.

How to Make Smothered Chicken

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Step 1: Ingredients for Smothered Chicken

Chicken,  All-Purpose Flour, Chicken Broth, Onion, Garlic, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Black Pepper, Salt and Vegetable Oil

Step 2: Season the Chicken and Flour

In a small dish combine your paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Season the chicken with half of the seasoning mixture. Add the other half of the seasoning to the flour and mix well.

Step 3: Batter the Chicken

Coat the chicken with the flour and set them aside.

Step 4: Fry the Chicken

Using medium heat bring your oil to temperature then fry your chicken for 8 minutes. Remove your chicken from the pan and set it aside.

Step 5: Make the Gravy

Remove most of the oil from the pan leaving about 3 tablespoons then sauté your onions for 2 minutes. Next add the garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute. After one minute, add 3 tablespoons of the seasoned flour then whisk until the flour starts to brown. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a light simmer.

Step 6: Return Chicken to Pan and Simmer

Return the chicken to the pan and cover and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes.

If you are looking for a delicious and comforting dish to make for your family, smothered chicken is a great option. It is easy to make, and it is sure to please everyone at the table.

Smothered Chicken Recipe

Recipe by Soul Food Cooking

3.3 from 8 votes

Course: MainCuisine: American, Soul Food, SouthernDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken (thighs)

• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour

• 2 Cups Chicken Broth

• 1 White Onion

• 2 cloves Garlic

• 2 tsps Garlic Powder

• 1 tsp Onion Powder

• 1 tsp Paprika

• 2 tsps Black Pepper

• 2 tsps Salt

• Vegetable Oil

Directions

• In a small dish combine your paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
• Season the chicken with half of your seasoning mixture.
• Add the other half of your seasoning to the flour and mix well.
• Coat the chicken with the flour and set them aside.
• Using medium heat bring your oil to temperature then fry your chicken for 8 minutes.
• Remove your chicken from the pan and set it aside.
• Remove most of the oil from the pan leaving about 3 tablespoons then sauté your onions for 2 minutes.
• Add the garlic and continue to sauté for an additional minute.
• Add 3 tablespoons of the seasoned flour then whisk until your flour starts to brown.
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a light simmer.
• Return the chicken to the pan and cover and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes.