Baked Smothered Chicken
Ingredients
- 1fryer
cut up
- salt
- pepper
- garlic
- ⅓ cflour
- 1 ½ ccold water
- 3 tbspbutter
melted
Directions
- 1
Season chicken with salt, pepper & garlic. Place pieces skin side down, one layer deep in a shallow baking pan lined with foil. Dribble the melted butter over the chicken, distributing well. Close foil tightly. Place in 450°F oven for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is slightly brown.
- 2
While baking, use this time to blend together water & flour until smooth; set aside.
- 3
Remove chicken from oven; tilt pan and blend into the drippings the water/flour mix. Gravy will start to thicken. Stir it around over bottom of pan and turn chicken, then salt & pepper chicken.
- 4
Return to oven and reduce heat to 350°F and bake 45 - 60 minutes.
- 5
Baste once or twice, adding a little boiling water if gravy has cooked down low before chicken is done. serve with rice or mashed potatoes.
Baked Smothered Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, easy-to-make chicken dinner that brings the family together? This Baked Smothered Chicken recipe, a beloved classic from the Little Rock UMC cookbook, delivers timeless flavor with minimal fuss, making it a perfect Sunday family dish.
What makes this recipe a longtime favorite is its delightful simplicity and the rich, savory gravy that generously coats every piece. Even though the recipe provides a base for the gravy, you'll appreciate how easily you can adjust the flour and water mixture to get the perfect consistency for your preferred cut of chicken, whether it's a whole fryer or specific pieces like breasts or thighs.
Get ready for a truly comforting experience: tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a savory, classic gravy that will remind you of home-cooked meals. This dish isn't complicated; it's designed for ease, making it a perfect fit for a relaxed Sunday dinner without requiring hours of hands-on attention. You'll find it incredibly satisfying, and it's a naturally very low-carb meal, focusing on the rich flavors of chicken and its accompanying sauce.
While this recipe calls for a cut-up fryer, feel free to use your preferred chicken pieces like individual chicken breasts or thighs. Just remember the tip about possibly needing a little extra flour and water for the gravy to achieve that ideal smothered consistency when using different cuts.
This classic Baked Smothered Chicken is ideal for a comforting Sunday family dinner or any evening you want a hearty, satisfying meal that feels like a warm hug. Serve it alongside your favorite simple sides to complete a truly wholesome spread.