Southern Smothered Chicken
A warm and comforting Southern classic featuring tender chicken in a rich gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion and garlic in the same skillet until soft.
- Gradually add the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and gravy thickens.
Notes
Use bone-in chicken for added flavor and juiciness. Adjust the thickness of the gravy by adding more or less flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg