Smothered Chicken, Creole Style Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 chicken , 3 1/2 lb, butterflied (split down the backbone, breast left intact and unsplit)
salt , if desired
fresh ground pepper
2 tbsp butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped cored and seeded green pepper
1 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic
2 tbsp flour
1 3/4 cups canned imported tomatoes (crushed or chopped )
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

Directions:

A black iron skillet is essential for the authentic preparation of this dish. Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Select a skillet large enough to hold the chicken comfortably when it is opened up as for broiling. Fold the chicken wings under to hold them secure.
Melt the butter in the skillet and add the chicken skin-side down. Cover the chicken firmly with a plate that will fit comfortably inside the skillet. Add several weights, approximately five pounds, to the top of the plate. Cook over low heat, checking the skin side of the chicken, until it is nicely browned, about 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken to a warm platter. To the skillet add the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until onions are wilted.
Sprinkle with flour and stir to blend. Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper, stirring rapidly with the whisk. Bring to a boil.
Return the chicken to the sauce skin-side up. Cover with the plate and weights and continue cooking over low heat 45 minutes longer. Remove the chicken to a warm platter and cook down the sauce briefly, stirring. Pour the sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	969.75 Kcal (4060 kJ)
Calories from fat	596.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	66.27g	102%
Cholesterol	372.4mg	124%
Sodium	411mg	17%
Potassium	1151.67mg	25%
Total Carbs	14.52g	5%
Sugars	5.24g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.44g	14%
Protein	74.02g	148%
Vitamin C	59.2mg	99%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	4.4mg	25%
Calcium	94.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	162.83 Kcal (682 kJ)
Calories from fat	100.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.13g	102%
Cholesterol	62.53mg	124%
Sodium	69.01mg	17%
Potassium	193.38mg	25%
Total Carbs	2.44g	5%
Sugars	0.88g	21%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	14%
Protein	12.43g	148%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	99%
Iron	0.7mg	25%
Calcium	15.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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