Ultimate Soul Food Smothered Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chopped yellow onions
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Gather all necessary ingredients for the smothered chicken recipe.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper for enhanced flavor.
3. Place 3/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour, transfer to the skillet, and brown on all sides to seal in the juices. Set chicken aside, and drain excess grease from the skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon of butter.
4. Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to create a roux. Gradually pour in chicken broth, season with cayenne pepper, and the remaining salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
6. Return the browned chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking until chicken juices run clear and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 372 kcal
• Fat Content: 23 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 5 g
• Sodium Content: 1471 mg
• Protein Content: 19 g
• Cholesterol Content: 79 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 22 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g