Soul Smothered Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chopped yellow onions
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge in 3/4 cup flour, place in the skillet, and brown on all sides. Set chicken aside, and drain skillet, reserving about 1 tablespoon butter.

Reduce skillet heat to medium-low, and stir in onions, celery, garlic, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes, until tender. Gradually mix in chicken broth and flour. Season with cayenne pepper and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low.

Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and continue cooking 30 minutes, until chicken juices run clear and gravy has thickened.