My Secret Recipe For Smothered Chicken and Gravy | Must Try 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 usually less expensive.

Pat dry the chicken drumsticks.

Poke the chicken with a fork to allow flavors to penetrate.

Drizzle oil over the chicken and mix.

Mix the seasoning (onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, celery salt, creole seasoning, Italian seasoning) and generously season the chicken.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle oil.

Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, then set aside.

In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour and stir to cook the flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add bell peppers and onion, sauté for about 30 seconds.

Gradually add homemade chicken broth, stirring continuously.

Add the remaining seasoning (ranch and onion flavor seasoning) to the gravy.

Reintroduce the chicken into the gravy, cover, and simmer on medium to medium-low heat for 20 to 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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