Smothered Chicken and Gravy Recipe | Comfort Food

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious; all-purpose flour is generally less expensive.

Preheat Oven to 425°F.

Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, granulated garlic, oregano, and chili powder.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.

Sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to create a roux.

Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and transfer to the oven.

Bake for 1 hour until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Stir in heavy cream and red crushed pepper before serving.

Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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