GRANDMA OMA'S SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND RICE

GRANDMA OMA'S SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND RICE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 fryer, cut up & seasoned with salt and pepper
Oil for frying
2 cups plain flour + 4 Tbs.
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. seasoning salt
1 tsp. paprika
2 cups water
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

Cut up chicken and season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, pepper, seasoning salt, and paprika to 2 cups of flour and stir. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour then fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on a rack. Pour off oil from pan, reserving approximately 4 tbs. Add 4 Tbs. plain flour to oil and make a roux. When roux is browned, stir in water and milk. Cook 5 minutes on medium high. Return fried chicken to gravy and simmer with a lid on until gravy is thick (approximately 15 minutes). Serve with steamed rice with a side of fresh green beans.