country smothered chicken

How To Make country smothered chicken

• Step 1
  Rinse and dry chicken throughly. Remove skin from chicken and sprinkle black pepper, seasoned salt and garlic powder on both sides. In a large pan or dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lightly sear the chicken. Remove the chicken and set aside.
• Step 2
  In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, onions and celery and cook until soft. Add the butter and let melt over medium heat. Use a wire wisk and slowly wisk in the flour until a paste is formed. Slowly add the water and wisk until well mixed. Add the rosemary and thyme and mix well.
• Step 3
  Place the chicken in a baking pan, pour the gravy over the chicken, cover with foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
• Step 4
  Remove the foil and baste the chicken in the gravy before serving.
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