Smothered Home Style Chicken Food

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a shallow bowl, spread 3/4 cup all-purpose flour. Dredge chicken pieces, one at a time, in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken pieces, skin side down, cooking 4-6 minutes until nicely browned. Remove browned chicken to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces, adjusting heat as need, so not to burn the flour.
• Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the oil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onions, celery, garlic, and carrots and cook until veggies are soft, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over veggies and stir to combine. Continue to cook for 1 minute. Mix in broth, poultry seasoning, cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Nestle chicken pieces into sauce along with any accumulated juices. Partially cover and simmer chicken 30-40 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
• Transfer chicken to a deep platter. Adjust gravy seasoning if needed, then pour over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

SUNNY'S EASY SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and thyme and more olive oil if needed and saute until lightly browned and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Let cook until the onions are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in the flour and mustard and cook for about 2 minutes. Whisk in the beef stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the grilled chicken breasts, then cover the skillet and turn down the heat to medium-low. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Remove the rice to a large bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons parsley. Place rice on a platter, then top with the chicken and mushroom sauce. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley.

SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Start off by making sure that all of the chicken is nice and clean.
• Pour 1 1/2 cup flour into a large bowl, and add in seasonings : garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, celery seed, poultry seasoning, and smoked paprika. Mix until well incorporated.
• Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour, and make sure you coat all surfaces.
• Reserve the seasoned flour
• Pour 1/4 cup of vegetable oil into a large pan, then place the plan over medium heat.
• Start adding in the chicken, but be sure to not over crowd the pan ( use a pan big enough to hold all of the chicken).
• Cook the chicken until it is golden brown(DO NOT worry about cooking the chicken until done, because we will cook it some more).
• Once the chicken is nice and browned, remove it from the pan. Leave the oil in the pan.
• Toss in the onions, and cook them for about 2 minutes, then add in the garlic. Once the garlic is in the pan let it cook for an additional minute, then remove the onions and garlic from the pan.
• Add three tbsp of the seasoned flour (the same flour that you coat the chicken with) to the pan. Stir in with the oil.
• Next pour in 2 cups of chicken broth. Whisk in while pouring in the broth. Make sure there aren't any lumps.
• Let the gravy cook for about 2 minutes ( still on medium heat), then pour in 1 cup of milk into the pan.
• Let the creamy gravy cook for about 3 minutes, then start adding the chicken back into the pan, as well as the onions and garlic.
• Make sure all of the chicken is coated with the creamy gravy.
• Place a lid on the pan, then let the chicken cook for 30-35 minutes. Be sure to occasionally turn the chicken.
• Once done serve the chicken with rice or mashed potatoes.
• Enjoy!

SMOTHERED HOME-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning and pepper. Add chicken thighs, one at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in batches. Remove and keep warm., In same skillet, saute carrots, onion and green pepper in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in soup and broth., Return chicken to skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165°. Serve with rice.

SNAPPY SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare noodles according to package directions. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile, stir together paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and mushrooms, and sauté 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic and paprika mixture; sauté 2 minutes. Add soup, milk, and, if desired, wine, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add chicken pieces; spoon sauce over top of chicken. Reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated. Stir in 1 Tbsp. parsley. Serve over hot cooked noodles. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the vinegar in the bottom of a deep ovenproof casserole dish or Dutch oven with a cover. Add chicken and surround with vegetables. Add seasonings to taste. Cover tightly and roast at 350* for 1 hour.
• The meat will be moist and juicy without having a strong vinegar taste.
• I learned to not go by the cooking time of this recipe. It is best to go by the estimated time on the chicken wrapper for the weight of the chicken.
• I could never find a 3 1/2-pound chicken, only larger.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare stuffing as directed on package. Cook chicken in skillet on medium heat 6 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add soup to skillet; stir. Cook, uncovered, 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in sour cream; cook on low heat 1 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Spoon sauce over chicken. Serve with the stuffing.

BLACK FOLKS SOUL FOOD SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the chicken seasoning and the garlic & herb seasoning in a small bowl.
• Then rub the seasoning mixture onto the chicken pieces, and set the chicken aside.
• Place 1 cup of the divided flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper in a medium-size mixing bowl or 1-gallon resealable food storage bag.
• Shake (or mix) the sealed bag to combine the ingredients for a homemade floured poultry seasoning, and set the flour mixture aside.
• Pour the second cup of flour into a second resealable bag (or medium-sized mixing bowl) and set it aside.
• In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg, and set that mixture aside too.
• The chicken will go through a 3-step process from here.
• First, place the chicken in the bag (or bowl) of seasoned flour and shake or toss to coat the chicken evenly.
• Second, shake off the excess flour and dip the chicken into the buttermilk mixture.
• Third, transfer the chicken to the last bag (or bowl) of flour and shake or toss until it's very well coated.
• Remove the chicken pieces from the bag (or bowl) and lightly brush or spray the chicken with peanut oil or vegetable oil.
• If using an air fryer with a basket, spray the basket with peanut oil or vegetable oil.
• Place the chicken into the air fryer, making sure it's skin-side up. It's okay if the chicken pieces touch; don't overcrowd them.
• Air fry at 360 degrees for a total of 20 minutes.
• Halfway through, after about 10 minutes have passed, flip the chicken over in the air fryer and return to cooking.
• Air fry at 360 degrees for the remaining 10 minutes or until the chicken is golden-brown and crisp all over.
• Keep the chicken in the air fryer on the 'warm' setting until the smothered chicken gravy is ready.
• Add all the ingredients: chicken broth, chicken gravy, whipping cream, flour, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper in a large pot on low (I used my Instant Pot, with the lid off on the 'slow cook' setting).
• Whisk the ingredients to combine until the gravy mixture is lump-free and the bouillon dissolves.
• Allow the mixture to heat for 3-5 minutes before it's ready to serve with the chicken.
• Serve this Black folks' soul food smothered chicken recipe with the chicken and gravy in separate serving bowls for each dinner guest to combine on their plate. Or combine the chicken and gravy in one serving bowl.
• Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley or green onion and enjoy!

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean chicken breasts and dry well.
• In a shallow dish combine flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and pepper.
• Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat and shake off excess.
• In large skillet heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat.
• Add chicken and brown well on both sides.
• Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
• Pour excess oil from pan, leaving a thin layer.
• Add onions and garlic, saute, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
• In a bowl combine sour cream and chicken broth and green onions and mix well.
• Transfer chicken back to skillet, and pour sour cream mixture over it.
• Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until done, about 10 minutes.
• Serve on buttered noodles with chopped parsley.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with seasonings., In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, cook chicken in remaining oil until bottom is browned, about 4 minutes. Turn chicken; top with mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, until chicken is no longer pink, 4-5 minutes.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and the all-purpose flour. Add the salt and black pepper and stir with a fork to combine the mixture.
• If you are using chicken breasts, slice them in half horizontally into two thinner chicken pieces. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly. Pound the chicken breasts or chicken tenders with a meat mallet to form the meat into pieces that are of uniform thickness. Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.
• Roll the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating them all over.
• Pour the oil into the skillet into a layer that is ¼ inch deep. Heat the pan over medium high heat. It should start to shimmer and get more runny as it gets hot. If it sizzles when you flick a drop of water into the oil, it is hot enough. Do not add the chicken until the oil is hot enough or the breading will stick to the pan and get soggy. When the oil is hot, add the chicken to it, spreading the chicken so that there is at least an inch between each piece. Crowding the pan will lead to soggy chicken pieces. If your pan is too small, work in batches.
• Cook the chicken. If the chicken starts getting overly brown or popping excessively, turn the heat down a bit and pull the pan from the heat until the heat of the oil lowers a bit. When the chicken is golden brown on the bottom, use a pair of tongs or a spatula to flip the chicken and cook the backside. When the chicken is completely brown all over, use an instant read thermometer to check the interior temperature of the meat. When it registers 165 degrees, it is fully cooked. Remove the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Drain the oil from the pan, and add the butter, melting it over medium heat. Slowly, add the flour, using a spatula to mix it into the melted butter.
• Continue cooking the butter and flour together, stirring frequently until a paste is formed. The flour paste will slowly darken to a brownish color.
• When the paste is a golden brown color, use a whisk to add the chicken broth and milk a little at a time to the pan. Whisk until no lumps remain. Don't just suddenly pour the liquids into the pan, or it will be hard to smooth out the lumps. Just slowly splash the liquids into the pan, whisk it into the flour mixture and then add another splash, whisking again. Repeat this process until you've poured in all the liquids.
• Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, and sage, stirring these herbs and seasonings into the pan until they are fully combined. Whisk to incorporate the seasonings and stir, cooking it over medium heat, until the gravy is thickened.
• Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pan, gently setting each piece into the gravy. Sprinkle the bacon bits over the chicken pieces.
• Cover the pan with a lid and cook the chicken over low heat for about 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with parsley if you desire a garnish. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice for a tasty main dish for your dinner.

SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean chicken breasts and dry well. In a shallow baking dish, combine the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture to coat. Shake off excess. In a large skillet heat 1/4-inch vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chicken and brown well, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Pour excess oil from pan, leaving a thin layer. Add onions and garlic, saute, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. In a bowl combine sour cream, chicken stock and green onions and mix well. Transfer chicken back to skillet, pour sour cream mixture over it. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, until done, about 10 minutes.;