Southern Style Smothered Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)

Juicy chicken baked with peppers, onions, and savory gravy for classic Southern-style comfort.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 900 g chicken pieces, white or dark meat
02 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
03 - 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste
06 - 65 g green peppers, chopped
07 - 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
08 - 30 g unsalted butter
09 - 15 ml extra virgin olive oil
10 - 30 g all-purpose flour
11 - 75 g onions, chopped or sliced
12 - 120 ml heavy cream

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
02 - Season chicken pieces with smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on all sides until golden brown, then remove from heat.
04 - Distribute onions and green peppers evenly in a 23×33 cm baking dish.
05 - Place browned chicken over the bed of onions and peppers. Gently pour chicken broth along the edges of the pan.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40–45 minutes.
07 - Transfer chicken to a plate and reserve the baking dish liquids with vegetables for the gravy.
08 - In a saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter with the remaining olive oil.
09 - Add reserved onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
10 - Gradually add flour, stirring constantly until smooth and lightly golden.
11 - Slowly pour in heavy cream, the reserved chicken drippings with vegetables, and remaining garlic powder. Stir until thickened.
12 - Place chicken pieces back into the pan with the prepared sauce.
13 - Bake uncovered for 15–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

# Extra Tips:

01 - For deeper flavour, use bone-in chicken pieces. Always check chicken for doneness with a meat thermometer.

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