Chicken Smothered In Onions Recipe

Name: Chicken Smothered In Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs large fryer, cut into serving pieces (about); 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 2 1/2 pounds); 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup whole kernel corn; 1 cup young sweet peas; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; 3 tablespoons minced parsley; cooked rice, for serving

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs large fryer, cut into serving pieces (about)
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup water
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup young sweet peas
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons minced parsley
cooked rice, for serving

1
In mixing bowl, toss the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and flour.
2
In large heavy pot heat oil over medium high heat.
3
When hot, but not smoking, add the chicken and brown, cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
4
Remove and set aside.
5
Add the onions and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
6
Stirring constantly, wilt and brown the onions, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned particles, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the bell pepper and bay leaf.
8
Continue stirring, again scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles for about 15 minutes.
9
Add the water and the chicken, cover and reduce heat to medium.
10
Stir occasionally and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
11
Add the corn, peas and mushrooms, cover and cook for 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
12
Add the parsley.
13
Remove the bay leaf and serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs large fryer, cut into serving pieces (about), 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken Smothered In Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Smothered In Onions

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