Delicious Southern Smothered Chicken

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 3 more minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft and browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Sprinkle remaining flour (about 2 tablespoons) over onions, stir for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Add thyme, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce.
5. Return chicken to skillet, skin-side up. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened. Remove bay leaf before serving.