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Smothered chicken

Smothered chicken
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Ingredients/Components

  • water
  • cloves garlic, minced - 2 item
  • sliced carrots
  • large onion, sliced - 1 item
  • black pepper to taste - 1 item
  • safflower oil - 1/4 c
  • crushed thyme - 1/2 tsp
  • medium chicken, cut into 4 pieces and skinned 2 leg and thighs and 2 half-breast pieces; save back and wings for stock - 1 item
  • fresh green peas preferably fresh

How to make smothered chicken:

In deep saucepan or Dutch oven, brown chicken parts in oil. Pour off excess oil; add onion, garlic and spices. Cover chicken with water. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Add carrots and peas. Cover pot; bring back to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

One serving (1 piece of chicken plus 1/2 cup of vegetables) equals 4 medium fat meats, 1 starch/bread exchange, 393 calories, 18 grams carbohydrates, 33 grams protein, 21 grams fat, 186 milligrams sodium, 101 milligrams cholesterol and 5 grams fiber.

Recipe categories: Chicken, Main dish, Whole chicken.

Rating:
Smothered chicken
3.2
Average rating: 3.2 of 5, total votes: 6
Cook. Time: PT0M
Total Time: PT0M


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