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Southern Smothered Chicken

Irresistible Southern Smothered Chicken for Cozy Dinners

Enjoy Southern Smothered Chicken, a comforting dish with juicy chicken and rich onion-garlic gravy, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 3 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken can substitute with turkey thighs or portobello mushrooms
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika use regular paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt can swap with regular salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil vegetable oil or butter works too
  • 2 tablespoons butter olive oil can be dairy-free alternative
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white onions preferred
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh garlic enriches the gravy
For the Gravy
  • 1/4 cup flour cornstarch is a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 cups chicken stock opt for homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream hal f-and-half can be used for lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon thyme use fresh or dried thyme

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken with smoked paprika, seasoning salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onions in butter for 8-10 minutes, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle flour over onion-garlic mixture, whisk in chicken stock, and thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and thyme, simmer until creamy and well blended.
  6. Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes until cooked.
  7. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or biscuits with gravy drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavors. Ensure skillet is hot for perfect browning and adjust gravy thickness as needed.

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