# Smothered Garlic Chicken

A one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken thighs and a rich garlic gravy.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin-on)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 onion, diced
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tbsp flour
- 4 cups water or broth
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
- 2 scallions, chopped (optional)
- Olive oil for searing

## Instructions

1. Season chicken thighs on both sides.
2. Heat oil and sear chicken skin-side down until crispy.
3. Flip and sear the other side of the chicken.
4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
5. In the same pan, cook onions + garlic until fragrant.
6. Add flour and whisk into a paste.
7. Pour in water/broth, stir until smooth, and bring to a boil.
8. Add chicken back in.
9. Cover and cook for 30 minutes until tender.
10. Spoon the garlic gravy over the chicken.
11. Serve with rice, potatoes, or bread.

## Equipment

- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR5YkyOkSdN/?igsh=MWl0emtndnNlc3Azbg==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/928eb91e-afb6-4037-bca9-39a2ae43b526
- Extracted: 2026-01-08

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