This is the ultimate comfort food—tender, golden-brown chicken nestled in a rich, savory onion gravy.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Chicken: 4 to 6 pieces (Thighs or drumsticks work best for juiciness).
- For the Coating: 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 tsp each of (salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder).
- Vegetables: 2 large onions (thinly sliced) + 3 cloves of garlic (minced).
- Liquids: 2 cups chicken broth (or water with a bouillon cube).
- Cooking Fat: 2 tbsp butter + 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Simple Cooking Steps:
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry. Dredge them in the seasoned flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off any excess.
- The Golden Sear: In a large skillet (cast iron is ideal), heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until it’s golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In the same skillet (don’t clean it—those brown bits are flavor!), add the sliced onions. Sauté until soft and golden brown. Stir in the garlic for the last minute.
- Make the Gravy: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the remaining seasoned flour over the onions and stir for a minute. Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- The Final Simmer: Place the chicken pieces back into the gravy. Cover the skillet and let it simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
