Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe - Plateful Joy

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken thighs)
• 4 bone-in (skin-on chicken drumsticks)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or butter)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup celery (diced)
• 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced (optional))
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Rice:
• 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken broth or water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt