Best 2 Lip Smackin Smothered Chicken Recipes

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Craving a mouthwatering, soul-satisfying meal? Look no further than smothered chicken! This delectable dish promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you prefer a creamy, savory gravy or a tangy, spicy sauce, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities for customization. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a lip-smacking smothered chicken that will be the star of your next dinner table. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will unleash the true essence of comfort food and leave you begging for seconds!

Let's cook with our recipes!

LIP SMACKIN' SMOTHERED CHICKEN



Lip Smackin' Smothered Chicken image

Now this is chicken! You can almost smell the aroma coming from the kitchen now!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup soy sauce
7 cups hot water
2 teaspoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep 12-inch skillet over low heat 5 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper; place in hot skillet. Cover chicken with yellow and green onions.
  • Cook chicken over medium heat 10 minutes; turn chicken. Cook 10 minutes longer or until golden. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes longer. Turn; cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Place in large pot (Dutch oven); set aside.
  • Continue heating skillet over low heat. Stir together flour, 1/3 cup of the soy sauce and 4 cups of the hot water in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until smooth.
  • Cook flour mixture in hot skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk or fork, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in remaining water, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, the onion powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour gravy over chicken in large pot. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (Gravy may stick to pot.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2330 mg

LIP SMACKIN' SMOTHERED CHICKEN



Lip Smackin' Smothered Chicken image

Now this is chicken! You can almost smell the aroma coming from the kitchen now!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups Gold Medalâ„¢ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup soy sauce
7 cups hot water
2 teaspoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep 12-inch skillet over low heat 5 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper; place in hot skillet. Cover chicken with yellow and green onions.
  • Cook chicken over medium heat 10 minutes; turn chicken. Cook 10 minutes longer or until golden. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes longer. Turn; cook 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Place in large pot (Dutch oven); set aside.
  • Continue heating skillet over low heat. Stir together flour, 1/3 cup of the soy sauce and 4 cups of the hot water in medium bowl with wire whisk or fork until smooth.
  • Cook flour mixture in hot skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk or fork, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in remaining water, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until smooth.
  • Stir in remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, the onion powder and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Pour gravy over chicken in large pot. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (Gravy may stick to pot.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2330 mg

Tips:

  • Prep ingredients beforehand: Smothered chicken is a fairly quick and easy dish to make, but it's helpful to prep all of your ingredients before you start cooking. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss any steps.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: A heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Brown the chicken first: Browning the chicken before adding the other ingredients will help to give it a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: If you're cooking a lot of chicken, you may need to cook it in batches. Overcrowding the pot will prevent the chicken from browning evenly.
  • Simmer the chicken until it's cooked through: Once you've added the other ingredients to the pot, bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or until it's cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken over rice or mashed potatoes: Smothered chicken is traditionally served over rice or mashed potatoes. However, you can also serve it over noodles, quinoa, or any other side dish that you like.

Conclusion:

Smothered chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great dish to make for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning, you can easily make a restaurant-quality smothered chicken dish at home.

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