Chicken Smothered In Onions

Total Time: 2 hrs Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 1/2 lbs large fryer, cut into serving pieces (about)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup whole kernel corn
• 1 cup young sweet peas
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons minced parsley
• cooked rice, for serving

Recipe

• 1 in mixing bowl, toss the chicken with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and flour.
• 2 in large heavy pot heat oil over medium high heat.
• 3 when hot, but not smoking, add the chicken and brown, cooking for about 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
• 4 remove and set aside.
• 5 add the onions and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne.
• 6 stirring constantly, wilt and brown the onions, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned particles, about 10 minutes.
• 7 add the bell pepper and bay leaf.
• 8 continue stirring, again scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned particles for about 15 minutes.
• 9 add the water and the chicken, cover and reduce heat to medium.
• 10 stir occasionally and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
• 11 add the corn, peas and mushrooms, cover and cook for 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
• 12 add the parsley.
• 13 remove the bay leaf and serve immediately.