Smothered Chicken
Smothered chicken involves pan-searing chicken thighs and simmering them in a creamy onion and garlic gravy.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Thighs | 1 | Kg |
| Salt | 2 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 1 | Tsp |
| All-purpose Flour | 60 | Grams |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Butter | 60 | Grams |
| Onion | 2 | Count |
| Garlic | 4 | Clove |
| Chicken Broth | 500 | Milliliters |
| Whole Milk | 250 | Milliliters |
| Thyme | 1 | Tsp |
| Parsley | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
- Dredge the chicken in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and whole milk, stirring to combine.
- Add dried thyme and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and cover with the gravy.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Prep
- Thaw chicken thighs if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Large Skillet With Lid
