Colonel Jackson's Smothered Chicken Recipe
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Colonel Jackson's Smothered Chicken

By: Clyde Baisey 
"This southern chicken dish will please most palates. It is an alternative to the traditional fried chicken and is great served with rice or potatoes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 red onion, cut into strips
  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet and saute onion until tender. Remove and set aside.
  2. Place flour, salt and pepper in a large, clean grocery bag. Add chicken, close bag tightly and shake to coat. Let sit 5 minutes. Remove chicken from bag, reserving leftover flour in bag. Heat remaining oil in skillet and brown chicken on all sides in hot oil. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a deep roasting pan.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Heat reserved flour in skillet over medium high heat, stirring constantly, to make a dark roux. Slowly stir in pepper flakes, water and vinegar. Finally stir in reserved sauteed onion. Mix well and pour mixture over chicken.
  5. Cover dish and bake in preheated oven for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through (no longer pink inside). Note: If gravy is too thick, add water to pan, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 618 | Total Fat: 36g | Cholesterol: 140mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by DEANNA MCCLELLAN   view full review
This chicken dish had too much vinegar. I will make it again but with out all of the vinegar
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Rhonda Brock Fuller   view full review
You know what? This did have a little too much vinegar for me. But you will never believe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2008 by Lonnie   view full review
Try substituing 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth for the vinegar for a "truly southern" version...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by LAURASLABAUGH   view full review
I loved this-it had a tangy, distinctive flavor that I liked alot. Makes awesome chicken salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2003 by WEBWALKER   view full review
Didn't care for this one at all. Too much vinegar for me and my family.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2011 by greatfoodaddict   view full review
As an experienced cook, I am assuming the reason you make a roux is to slowly introduce the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Songbird6776   view full review
I wish I would have read the other reviews before trying this recipe. I agree, this is WAY too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2009 by urbrokensecret   view full review
The vinegar in this dish was so overwhelming I ended up throwing the meal away! I will make...

 

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