Southern Smothered Chicken

Step 1

Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3

Dredge chicken breasts lightly in 1/2 cup of flour then brown in skillet on both sides.

Step 4

Once browned, remove chicken from skillet and drain on paper towel. Set aside.

Step 5

Next scrap the bottom of the pan getting up all of the browned bits.

Step 6

Add the onion slices to the pan and saute' for about 5 minutes until a bit browned and tender.

Step 7

Add minced garlic and saute' for 1 minute.

Step 8

Next add 1 additional tablespoon of oil to skillet then sprinkle on remaining flour.

Step 9

Allow the flour to brown then pour in chicken stock and water and whisk together.

Step 10

Turn heat to high to bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 11

Whisk in worcestershire sauce then turn heat down to medium.

Step 12

Add back in chicken and put lid on pan. Allow the sauce to thicken until it coats the back of a spoon and chicken is nice and tender.

Step 13

Serve over rice and garnish with parsley if you desire.