CRAIG CLAIBORNE'S SMOTHERED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS
A classic of his Mississippi childhood, Craig Claiborne's smothered chicken made its debut in The Times in 1983, accompanied by mushrooms and small onions that give it a slightly more metropolitan flavor. (You could always omit these if you have neither on hand.) The basic idea is to split a chicken down the back and cook it whole in a skillet over butter, with a weighted plate on top to insure a crisp skin, and rich gravy. In terms of temperature and time, the Southern gospel of low and slow is key to achieving maximum smother.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, times classics, main course
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Craig Claiborne believed a black iron skillet to be essential for the authentic preparation of this dish. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Select a skillet large enough to hold the chicken comfortably when it is opened up as for broiling. Fold the chicken wings under to hold them secure.
- Melt half the butter in the pan and add the chicken skinside down. Cover the chicken firmly with a plate that will fit comfortably inside the pan. Place a heavy can, stone or brick on the top of the plate to weight it down. Cook over low heat, checking the skin side of the chicken, until it is nicely browned, approximately 25 minutes.
- Remove weight and plate and weights. Pour off most of the fat from the pan and add the remaining two tablespoons of butter. Turn the chicken skin-side up.
- Scatter the mushrooms over the chicken. Scatter the onions around it. Add the bay leaf, thyme, wine and chicken broth. Replace the plate and the weights and continue cooking over low heat about 45 minutes longer.
- Remove the chicken to a warm platter. Spoon the mushrooms and onions around the chicken. Cook down the pan liquid until reduced by half. Pour this over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 761, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1496 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Musana Salimu
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was curdled.
Alam Roy
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland.
Suehsman Giri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out tough and the sauce was too thick. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Shayan Shah
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra seasoning to the sauce to give it some flavor. The chicken was also a bit dry.
James Lentsoane
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sita Khotai
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was moist and tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a perfect comfort food meal.
Nhlanhla Malinga
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it cooked perfectly in the sauce. The mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with
Akinde Titilayo
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Aims Khan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the mushroom sauce was divine. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my guests.
Hamida Hashim
[email protected]I've made this smothered chicken with mushrooms recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The chicken always comes out perfectly cooked and the sauce is so creamy and delicious. Everyone who tries it loves it!
Margaret Sookoo
[email protected]This smothered chicken with mushrooms dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mushroom sauce was rich and flavorful. The recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make. Would definitely recommend this reci