Southern Smothered Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3-4 lbs of organic chicken (thighs and drumsticks), no skin.
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1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
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2 teaspoons of Lawry's salt, split into two portions.
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1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
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1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
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1/4 cup of organic all-purpose flour.
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4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
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2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
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4 cloves of garlic, finely minced.
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1 onion, diced.
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A couple of fresh thyme sprigs.
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2 cups of chicken broth or bone stock.
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1 cup of organic heavy cream.
# Instructions:
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Toss cleaned chicken with 1 teaspoon of Lawry's salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika. Massage to coat, seal in a ziplock bag, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Before cooking, let it sit out for roughly 15 minutes to lose the chill.
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Grab a large pan or deep skillet, warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, and sear the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Pull the chicken out and set aside.
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Use the same pan, melt the butter, toss in the diced onion, and cook until soft and golden, roughly 8 minutes. Add garlic and let it cook for just about a minute.
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Mix in the flour to coat the onion and garlic. Gradually pour in the stock while stirring until the sauce thickens up, taking about 2 minutes.
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Switch the heat to low, stir in the cream, toss in thyme, and add the last teaspoon of Lawry's salt. Let everything bubble gently until it's smooth and velvety.
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Return the chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over it, and let it cook gently for about 15 minutes until tender and fully done. For a thicker sauce, stir in a bit of a flour-water paste.
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Turn off the heat and plate it up with mashed potatoes, rice, or any veggie side you like.
# Notes:
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Southern Smothered Chicken is all about tender pieces of meat in a creamy, smooth sauce that'll warm you from the inside out.
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Great for a cozy family meal. Pairs perfectly with rice, some creamy potatoes, or your go-to veggies.
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Marinate it overnight if you can; the flavor payoff is so worth it!