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Best Smothered Chicken and Rice

Best Smothered Chicken and Rice for Ultimate Comfort Food

Discover the Best Smothered Chicken and Rice, a hearty, comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 3 lbs Bone-in Chicken Thighs Provides juiciness and flavor retention.
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavor; use half if substituting with table salt.
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper Adds essential seasoning.
For the Gravy
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter Flavorful base for the gravy.
  • 2 tsp Neutral Oil For browning the chicken.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Sliced for sweetness.
  • Granulated Garlic For rich garlic aroma.
  • Granulated Onion Brings sweet onion flavor.
  • 6 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Thickener for gravy.
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Bouillon Powder Boosts savory flavors.
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock Liquid base for the gravy.
For Seasoning
  • Lemon Pepper Adds brightness.
  • Chili Powder Introduces warmth.
  • Cayenne Pepper Offers mild heat.
For Serving
  • 6 cups Cooked White Rice Absorbs the gravy beautifully.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and season under the skin with salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon pepper. Let rest.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven, sear chicken skin-side down for 6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 6 minutes, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter, sauté onions until soft. Whisk in flour and bouillon powder to form a roux.
  4. Slowly add chicken stock while whisking to prevent lumps. Bring to a low boil and thicken the gravy.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and simmer covered on low for 1 hour until tender.
  6. Serve chicken over rice, ladle gravy over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use a Dutch oven for even heating. Let chicken rest in gravy before serving for enhanced flavor.

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