Smothered Chicken

Name: Smothered Chicken
Ingredients: 1 medium chicken, cut into 4 pieces and skinned (2 leg and thighs and 2 half-breast pieces; save back and wings for stock); 1/4 c. safflower oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; black pepper to taste; 1/2 tsp. crushed thyme; approximately 2 c. water; 1 1/2 c. sliced carrots; 1 1/2 c. fresh green peas (preferably fresh)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 medium chicken, cut into 4 pieces and skinned (2 leg and thighs and 2 half-breast pieces; save back and wings for stock)
1/4 c. safflower oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
approximately 2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
1 1/2 c. fresh green peas (preferably fresh)

Directions

1

In deep saucepan or Dutch oven, brown chicken parts in oil. Pour off excess oil; add onion, garlic and spices.
2

Cover chicken with water.
3

Cover pot and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
4

Add carrots and peas. Cover pot; bring back to a boil.
5

Then lower the heat and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
6

Makes 4 servings.