Smothered Chicken
(from PRES Cooks’s recipe box)
Good Southern dish
Source: Sandra Lee - Food Network
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 lbs whole cut up chicken (I use 3 breasts, 3 thighs and 3 legs)
- 2 (5 ounce) packets chicken fry coating
- 2 tbls salt free chicken seasoning (McCormick Grill Mates)
- Canola Oil
- 3 (12 oz) jars chicken gravy
- 1 tsp crushed garlic
Directions
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Cut away excess skin from chicken
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Rinse with cold water and set aside, do not pat dry
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In shallow bowl, stir together fry coating and 1 tbls chicken seasoning.
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Dredge chicken pieces in coating mixture
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Set aside
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in large straight sided pan, heat 1/2 inch oil over med high heat
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Fry coated chicken until golden brown, about 8 mins per side
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remove chicken from pan and drain oil
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In medium bowl, stir together gravy, remaining chicken seasoning and garlic
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Return chicken to pan over medium heat
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Cover with gravy, bring to bowl
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Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 – 20 mins or until completely done