Southern Smothered Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds chicken thighs and/or drumsticks.
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1 1/3 cups flour.
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1 tablespoon onion powder.
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2 teaspoons garlic powder.
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2 teaspoons salt (divided for chicken and gravy).
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2 teaspoons pepper (divided for chicken and gravy).
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1 teaspoon poultry seasoning.
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1 teaspoon paprika.
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2/3 cup vegetable oil.
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1 large onion, diced.
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon.
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2 cups chicken broth.
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1 cup milk.
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Parsley for garnish (optional).
# Instructions:
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Mix flour with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and paprika. Reserve 3 tablespoons.
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Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour mixture.
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Heat oil in large pan on medium. Fry chicken until browned on all sides. Remove chicken.
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In same pan, fry onions until golden. Add reserved flour and whisk.
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Add seasonings, broth, and milk. Whisk until smooth and boil 2-3 minutes.
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Return chicken to pan, cover with gravy. Cover and cook 30 minutes on medium, turning occasionally.
# Notes:
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Cook chicken in batches if pan is crowded.
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Chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked in first fry.
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Keep whisking gravy to prevent lumps.