Smothered Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. water
1 small onion, sliced

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
Coat chicken with flour mixture.
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet.
Brown chicken on all sides.
Remove from skillet.
Brown remaining flour mixture in oil until golden brown, stirring constantly.
Slowly stir in water.
Return chicken to skillet; add onion.
Cover and cook over low heat until done, about 25 to 35 minutes.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.