Country Style Smothered Chicken Recipes

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!

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!

COUNTRY STYLE SMOTHERED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In 10" skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain. Reserve drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside.
• Over medium heat, in hot drippings, cook chicken 10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
• Spoon off at.
• Add soup, garlic and basil; stir until smooth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 20 minutes.
• Add onion and cook covred 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over rice; sprinkle with bacon.