Smothered Chicken and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (trim excess fat)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp thyme (dried)
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup long grain white rice (rinsed)
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter