Soul Smothered Chicken

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 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. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth, 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. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 365 | Total Fat: 22.9g | Cholesterol: 77mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 365

Total Fat: 22.9gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1035mgTotal Carbs: 21.2g    Dietary Fiber: 2.7gProtein: 18.5g

Kwanzaa: Southern Grits Casserole

6 cups water2 cups uncooked grits1/2 cup butter, divided3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided1 pound ground pork sausage12 eggs1/2 cup milksalt and pepper to tastePreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in grits. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Mix in 1/2 the butter and 2 cups cheese until melted. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until evenly browned. Drain, and mix into the grits. Beat together the eggs and milk in a bowl, and pour into the skillet. Lightly scramble, then mix into the grits. Pour the grits mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with remaining butter, and top with remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 403 | Total Fat: 29.9g | Cholesterol: 221mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 403

Total Fat: 29.9gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 473mgTotal Carbs: 16.8g    Dietary Fiber: 0.3gProtein: 16.5g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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