Smothered Baked Chicken
Smothered Baked Chicken
Ingredients
For the Smothered Chicken
- 12 chicken legs, washed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to preferred spice level
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Green Seasoning, (herb paste)
- 1 cup bell peppers and onions, chopped
For the Gravy
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the washed and patted dry chicken legs with vegetable oil, dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, Green Seasoning, and chopped bell peppers and onions. Mix thoroughly by hand until all chicken pieces are well coated with the spices and vegetables.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the gravy. In a jar with a lid or a small bowl, combine the chicken stock and all-purpose flour. Shake or whisk vigorously until the flour is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Arrange the marinated chicken legs in the prepared baking dish. Pour any remaining peppers, onions, and spices from the marinade bowl over and around the chicken. Evenly pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Remove the foil, then use tongs to gently flip each chicken leg. Baste the chicken with the pan juices. The chicken should already be very tender at this point.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Return the baking dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, flavorful chicken!
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Smothered Baked Chicken
Ingredients
For the Smothered Chicken
- 12 chicken legs, washed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to preferred spice level
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Green Seasoning, (herb paste)
- 1 cup bell peppers and onions, chopped
For the Gravy
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the washed and patted dry chicken legs with vegetable oil, dried thyme, dried parsley, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, salt, Green Seasoning, and chopped bell peppers and onions. Mix thoroughly by hand until all chicken pieces are well coated with the spices and vegetables.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the chicken marinates, prepare the gravy. In a jar with a lid or a small bowl, combine the chicken stock and all-purpose flour. Shake or whisk vigorously until the flour is completely dissolved and no lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Arrange the marinated chicken legs in the prepared baking dish. Pour any remaining peppers, onions, and spices from the marinade bowl over and around the chicken. Evenly pour the prepared gravy mixture over the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
⏱️ 60 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Remove the foil, then use tongs to gently flip each chicken leg. Baste the chicken with the pan juices. The chicken should already be very tender at this point.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Return the baking dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, flavorful chicken!
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 400