Smothered Chicken Recipe
This smothered chicken recipe is the ultimate comfort food—crispy golden chicken simmered in a rich, seasoned onion gravy. It’s soulful, satisfying, and perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pan with lid
- medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Tongs
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 3 chicken legs and 3 chicken thighs with skin
- ½ cup oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 chicken bouillon
- 2 ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tablespoon of the seasoned flour mentioned below
SEASONING THE FLOUR:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon all spice powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon heaped ginger powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, and ginger powder.
- Dredge chicken legs and thighs in the seasoned flour until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until golden.
- Add chicken bouillon and pour in cold water and milk, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of the seasoned flour to help thicken the gravy.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 35–40 minutes until tender.
- Uncover and simmer for 5 more minutes to slightly thicken the gravy. Serve warm.
