Wednesday WOW + Say-My-Name Smothered Chicken

Do you want to cook something tonight that will make your family sing out your name- I mean serious cheering, clapping and hugging involved here.  This is hands down my son’s favorite meal in the world!  He begs me for this delicious recipe.  I hope you get the same results from your family!

Say-My-Name Smothered Chicken and Gravy

1 (3 1/2 pound) chicken, rinsed and cut into 8 pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup flour
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chicken broth

Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the flour in a large bowl. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat, shaking off excess flour. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the flour to a medium bowl and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning halfway during cooking, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the oil from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved flour and stir well. Gradually stir in the broth and bring to a simmer.

Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and shows no sign of pink when pierced at the bone, about 35 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a deep platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Bring the sauce to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season the gravy with salt and pepper and pour over the chicken.
Serve hot.

Wednesday WOW sharing-

Bloggy friends, so do YOU want to share?   If you have a yummy recipe (for something sweet, or a main dish, or an appetizer…whatever!!), with photographs, you can join in on the craziness.  I understand- your family will think you’ve gone crazy snapping pics of your meatloaf!  If you want to share on my blog, email me the recipe and pictures! Be sure to include a link to your blog, if you have one and would like me to link to you if I choose your recipe.  Now, you know the rules- only birds (the turkey & chicken kind) or fish recipes!  For those of you that don’t know my crazy secret, I’m allergic to 4 legged creatures.  I will read over the submissions and choose a few to post on my blog from time to time so everyone can see them, give them a try and lick their lips for Wednesday WOW!!

So what do you say? Would you like to show off?

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