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Southern-style Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe

Southern-style Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe

Are you looking for a Southern-style Smothered Chicken And Rice Recipe? This dish is pure comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet.
  • Tongs
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs CHICKEN THIGHS
  • 1 cup ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 1 medium ONION
  • 1 large BELL PEPPER
  • 2 cups CHICKEN BROTH
  • 1/2 cup HEAVY CREAM
  • 2 cups WHITE RICE
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 1 tsp BLACK PEPPER
  • 1 tsp GARLIC POWDER
  • 2 tbsp VEGETABLE OIL

Instructions
 

  • Season your chicken pieces on both sides. Use plenty of salt and black pepper. This builds flavor right from the start.
  • Dredge the chicken in a bowl of flour. Shake off any extra flour carefully. This creates a light, golden crust.
  • Heat oil in your large skillet now. Place chicken skin-side down in the pan. Cook until the skin is very crispy.
  • Remove the chicken and set it aside. Add chopped onions and peppers to the fat. Sauté them until they are very soft.
  • Stir in a little bit of flour. Cook it for one minute to remove rawness. Gradually pour in the chicken broth now.
  • Whisk the liquid until it starts to bubble. Add the heavy cream for extra richness. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
  • Place the chicken back into the gravy. Cover the pan with a tight lid. Cook for twenty minutes until fully done.
  • Boil your white rice in a separate pot. Use the package directions for perfect fluffy rice. Fluff it with a fork before serving.
  • Place a large scoop of rice on plates. Top it with chicken and plenty of gravy. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs because they do not dry out.
  • Always scrape the brown bits for better gravy flavor.
  • Whisk the gravy constantly to avoid any flour lumps.
  • Let the chicken rest for five minutes before eating.
  • Add a splash of water if gravy gets thick.
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