Smothered Chicken
["8 chicken thighs, skinned, or other pieces", "salt and freshly ground pepper", "2 eggs, lightly beaten", "2 c. saltine cracker crumbs (approximately)", "1/4 c. butter (2 Tbsp. plus 2 Tbsp.)", "1 can onion soup", "1 soup can water"]
["Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.", "Dip in egg and roll in cracker crumbs.", "Saute until golden in 2 tablespoons butter.", "Add remaining butter as you turn pieces over; saute until golden on second side.", "Combine onion soup and water; pour over chicken.", "Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked, about 30 minutes.", "Serve with rice or noodles.", "Serves 4."]
["chicken", "salt", "eggs", "saltine cracker crumbs", "butter", "onion soup", "water"]