Savory Smothered Chicken Wings with Bell Peppers and Onions

Delicious Smothered Chicken Wings with Bell Peppers and Onions, a comforting soul food favorite bursting with flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 wings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Soul Food

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Wings

3 pounds Chicken Wings
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

For the Gravy

1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can also be used
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons All-purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium preferred
0.5 cup Heavy Cream or Whole Milk non-dairy milk is an alternative
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce splash of soy sauce can be a substitute

For the Vegetables

1 large Yellow Onion thinly sliced
1 Red Bell Pepper sliced
1 Green Bell Pepper sliced
3 cloves Garlic minced

Equipment

Large Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat dry chicken wings and season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Sear in olive oil.
Sauté sliced onion in same skillet, then add bell peppers, cooking until tender. Stir in minced garlic.
Melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, gradually add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce.
Return wings to skillet and simmer with vegetables for 30-40 minutes until tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure wings are dry before seasoning for perfect browning. Adjust spices to taste while cooking the gravy.

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