Smothered Chicken in Gravy

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   Rinse chicken thighs and dry them lightly with a paper towel.

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   With kitchen shears, trim excess fat.

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   Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder to taste.

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   Spread 1 1/2 cups flour on a plate or in a shallow bowl.

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   Lightly coat each thigh with the flour, shaking off the excess.

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   Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat.

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   Add chicken; cook until browned on all sides.

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   Don't worry about cooking through.

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   Browning may be done in batches if necessary Remove chicken to a platter and set aside.

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    Scrape loose any browned bits that have stuck to the pan.

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    Stir the remaining 1/4 cup flour into the pan juices and stir until mixture turns a rich, dark brown, scraping the pan to ensure that none of the chicken bits stick.

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    Add onions and stir until they begin to soften.

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    Slowly stir in chicken stock and simmer low for about 5 minutes, until the mixture just starts to thicken.

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    Return chicken to the pan, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, checking once or twice, turning pieces and making sure the chicken isn't sticking.

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    Cook until chicken is cooked through and tender.

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    If needed, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.

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    Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.