Smothered Chicken Recipe
Fried chicken smothered in roux brown gravy with your choice of two Fixins
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Roux Brown Gravy
Fixins (Choose Two)
Method
Prepare the Chicken
- 1
Season the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in the mixture.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip and fry for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Roux Brown Gravy
- 4
Create the Roux
In the same skillet with leftover oil, reduce heat to medium and whisk in 1 cup of flour. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a deep brown color.
- 5
Add the Broth
Gradually add the chicken broth to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Season the Gravy
Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Smother the Chicken
Return the fried chicken to the skillet, spooning gravy over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 8
Prepare the Fixins
While the chicken simmers, prepare your two selected fixins according to your preference.
- 9
Serve
Plate the smothered chicken with the fixins on the side. Enjoy your delicious smothered chicken meal!
