Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Smothered Chicken

3 broiler-fryers, split

2/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour

2 t. salt

¼ t. pepper

2½ cups water

¾ stick butter

1 medium onion, chopped


Wash fryer half; pat dry.  Shake with mixture of 1/3 cup flour, 1½ t. salt, and pepper.  Brown pieces, a part at a time, in butter.  Place in single layer in roasting pan.  Sauté onion until soft in drippings; stir in 1½ cups water and remaining ½ t. salt.  Heat, stirring constantly, to boiling; pour over chicken; cover.  Bake at 350ºF for 1 hour or until chicken is tender.