Soul Smothered Chicken

Ingredients ½ cup butter 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces 3 teaspoons salt, divided ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided ¾ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups chopped yellow onions 2 cups chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups chicken broth ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place 3/4 cup flour in…