Smothered Chicken

Smothered chicken involves pan-searing chicken thighs and simmering them in a creamy onion and garlic gravy.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Thighs1Kg
Salt2Tsp
Black Pepper1Tsp
All-purpose Flour60Grams
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Butter60Grams
Onion2Count
Garlic4Clove
Chicken Broth500Milliliters
Whole Milk250Milliliters
Thyme1Tsp
Parsley1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  2. Dredge the chicken in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side down, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat.
  6. Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  8. Pour in chicken broth and whole milk, stirring to combine.
  9. Add dried thyme and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  10. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and cover with the gravy.
  11. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  12. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Prep

  • Thaw chicken thighs if frozen.

Kitchen equipment

Large Skillet With Lid