# Smothered Baked Chicken

Smothered Baked Chicken is a rich, flavorful, tender, and well-put-together classic recipe that is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and pairs great with rice, mashed potatoes, or any roasted vegetable.

- Total time: 90 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 Chicken Legs
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tbsp Thyme
- 1 Tbsp Parsley
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Cajun
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Green Seasoning
- 1 Cup Bell Peppers & Onions
- 1 Cup Chicken Stock
- 1 Tbsp Flour

## Instructions

1. Wash and dry 12 chicken legs.
2. Add oil, thyme, parsley, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Cajun, salt, green seasoning, and bell peppers and onions to the chicken legs.
3. Mix everything thoroughly until the chicken is well-colored with the seasonings.
4. Let the chicken marinate for best results.
5. To 1 cup of chicken stock or broth, add 1 tablespoon of flour and mix to create a gravy.
6. Add a little oil to a baking dish.
7. Place the seasoned chicken legs and all remaining peppers and spices into the baking dish.
8. Pour the homemade gravy over the chicken.
9. Cover the baking dish with foil.
10. Bake the covered chicken for 1 hour at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
11. After the first hour, flip all the chicken pieces.
12. Baste the chicken with the juices and flavors from the pan.
13. Return the chicken to the oven, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

## Equipment

- Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Aluminum Foil
- Tongs
- Spoon

## Tips

- For best results, let the chicken marinate.
- If you don't like it too spicy, use less cayenne pepper.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=4125410617697761
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0cf90653-e77d-4c5a-a260-ffcfd6173a26
- Extracted: 2025-11-24

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