Smothered Chicken
5 portions
30mThis is a very easy chicken braise that really tastes great. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
What you will need
4 ribs Celery
1 Leek
6 oz. Bacon
1/2 cup AP Flour
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 lb Chicken Thighs
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp Chicken Better than Bouillon
2 cups Water
Salt
Black Pepper
(Nutritional facts 164 calories, 10.68 g fat, 10.05 g carbohydrates, 7.75 g protein, 25 mg cholesterol, 1240 mg sodium)How to cook
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Wash the celery. Remove the stem and tip. Bundle them up and slice thin.
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Remove the root tip and most of the green portion of the leek. Then slice it in half lengthwise, like a hot dog bun. Rinse the leek to remove any silt that may be caught between the folds. Slice thin.
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Chop the bacon into strips.
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Place the flour in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
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Add the smoked paprika.
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Add the onion powder.
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Add the garlic powder. Mix well to distribute the ingredients.
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Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in dredge.
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Heat some oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. When the oil just barely begins to smoke, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down. Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the opposite side.
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Move the chicken thighs to the edge of the pan, then add the bacon to the center of the pan.
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Add the sliced celery on top of the bacon.
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Add the sliced leeks. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and translucent.
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Stir in the bouillon.
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Stir in about 1 Tbsp of flour. You can use some of the leftover chicken dredge.
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Stir in the water. Scrape the pan to remove any fond from the bottom. Bring to a simmer.
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Stirring frequently, simmer for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. FDA recommended internal temperature for chicken is 165°F. Adjust seasoning and serve.
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