Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 3 ½ lbs chicken parts
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 cup all purpose flour, set aside 3 tbs of the flour
½ cup oil
2 medium onions, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 clove garlic
3 cups chicken broth
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Directions: |
Directions:Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a large bowl. Roll the chicken in the flour to coat, shaking off excess flour.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium 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 the reserved flour and stir well. Gradually stir in 2 cups of 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 to 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 medium high heat. Add another 2 Tbs of flour to the remaining cup of broth, mix well, then stir into the hot sauce, lower heat to medium, and stir well until thickened. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve chicken with the gravy |
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