Smothered Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Smothered Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FRIED CHICKEN; 2 1/2 - 3 lbs fryer (cut up); 1 cup flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; cooking oil (at least 6-8 tablespoons for frying); GRAVY; 8 tablespoons flour; 8 tablespoons oil, the oil the chicken was fried in; 6 -8 cups water (or a little more); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

FRIED CHICKEN
2 1/2 - 3 lbs fryer (cut up)
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
cooking oil (at least 6-8 tablespoons for frying)
GRAVY
8 tablespoons flour
8 tablespoons oil, the oil the chicken was fried in
6 -8 cups water (or a little more)
salt and pepper

1
Wash the chicken pieces and pat it dry with paper towel.
2
Heat the oil to 365 degrees for frying the chicken. Salt and pepper the chicken.
3
Mix the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder together.
4
When the oil is hot, roll the chicken pieces in the flour and place into the skillet. Cook 3 to 4 pieces at a time on both sides until golden brown and almost done. Drain the chicken on paper towel and place into a baking dish and set aside until the rest of the chicken is done.
5
To prepare the gravy, on medium heat, preferably in the same skillet, & if necessary, spoon out some of the oil, leaving 8 tablespoons of the oil in the skillet. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Add the water and stir until boiling. Salt and pepper to taste. The gravy will be kind of thin, but it will thicken.
7
Return the chicken to the skillet of gravy. Cover with a splatter screen and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until gravy is thickened and the chicken is smothered and fork tender.

269

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FRIED CHICKEN, 2 1/2 - 3 lbs fryer (cut up), 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Smothered Southern Fried Chicken 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.

Smothered Southern Fried Chicken

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