The word “smothering” doesn’t always have the best connotation (see: relationships or preventing someone from breathing). But when it comes to cooking, it’s something I crave when in need of solace.

Cracker Barrel serves homestyle fried chicken smothered in gravy that diners keep returning for. It is “very good,” one ...

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Remove 3 Tablespoons of the seasoned flour from the bowl and reserve this for later ...

Patricia Thompson grew up next door to her grandmother, Maudre Fontenot Roberie, in Grand Prairie. Even though her mother, Sandra Dupre, worked a lot, Thompson usually came home from school to a ...

Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Season the chicken legs and wings evenly with 1 teaspoon of the Himalayan pink salt, 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder, oregano, ½ teaspoon of the black pepper ...

5 strips thick cut bacon 2 chicken breasts, boneless 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying.

1. Pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate at least 30 minutes and up to overnight. When you are ready, grill the chicken until the center reaches 160 degrees. 2. Heat the oil and butter in a ...

Sam Sifton, founding editor of New York Times Cooking, stops by the TODAY kitchen to share Craig Clairborne's recipe for smothered chicken and fluffy buttermilk mashed potatoes in honor of the ...

Take the stress out of Wednesday dinner with this creamy, one-pan smothered chicken. Tender chicken breasts get cooked up in a rich, savoury sauce that’s ready in no time. Minimal cleanup, maximum ...

Fans say these fast-food chains serve the best grilled chicken sandwiches right now. Nothing beats the taste of a crispy ...

Paul Theroux had it right when he pronounced January “the season of recovery and preparation.” First, the recovery. I’ll bet you’re just as weary as the rest of us after so many holiday activities ...