Smothered Chicken and Gravy

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Smothered Chicken and Gravy
115 min.
4
4764kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Smothered Chicken and Gravy! This dish is a comforting classic that brings together tender chicken pieces enveloped in a rich, savory gravy, making it the perfect centerpiece for any meal. Whether you're planning a cozy family dinner or a special gathering with friends, this recipe is sure to impress.

What makes this dish truly special is its balance of flavors and textures. The chicken is seasoned to perfection, then cooked until golden brown, allowing the natural juices to infuse every bite. The addition of yellow and green onions adds a subtle sweetness and depth, while the homemade gravy, crafted from a blend of soy sauce and flour, creates a luscious sauce that you’ll want to pour over everything on your plate.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the senses, but it also caters to various dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. With a total preparation and cooking time of just 115 minutes, you can easily whip up this hearty dish that serves four, making it ideal for lunch or dinner. Each serving is packed with flavor and comfort, ensuring that everyone at the table will leave satisfied. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a meal that will warm hearts and fill bellies!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 10.5 pound irish oats 
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 medium onion yellow thinly sliced
  •  spring onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • 3.5 cups water hot
  • teaspoon onion powder 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. In deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil over low heat 5 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place in hot skillet. Cover chicken with yellow and green onions. Increase heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes; turn chicken. Cook 10 minutes longer or until golden. Reduce heat to low; cook 5 minutes longer. Turn; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet.
  4. Place in large pot or Dutch oven; set aside.
  5. Continue heating skillet over low heat. In medium bowl, stir flour, soy sauce, 2 cups of the hot water and the onion powder with wire whisk or fork until smooth.
  6. In hot skillet, cook flour mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk or fork, until mixture boils and thickens. Gradually stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups hot water until smooth.
  7. Pour gravy over chicken in large pot.
  8. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (Gravy may stick to pot.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories4764kcal
Protein16.2%
Fat16.87%
Carbs66.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
59.5
Glycemic Load
386.81
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
17.655217279559%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Quercetin
3.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:4763.76kcal
238.19%
Fat:90.44g
139.14%
Saturated Fat:13g
81.22%
Carbohydrates:807.31g
269.1%
Net Carbohydrates:674.94g
245.43%
Sugar:1.22g
1.35%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1529.21mg
66.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:195.36g
390.71%
Fiber:132.37g
529.48%
Iron:51.05mg
283.63%
Calcium:621.87mg
62.19%
Vitamin K:31.69µg
30.18%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.4%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.95%
Folate:55.11µg
13.78%
Selenium:8.31µg
11.87%
Vitamin B3:2.22mg
11.08%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.23%
Phosphorus:59.77mg
5.98%
Copper:0.11mg
5.62%
Magnesium:19.14mg
4.78%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.18%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.76%
Vitamin C:2.83mg
3.43%
Potassium:119.32mg
3.41%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.34%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.06%
Vitamin A:91.37IU
1.83%