Description
A creamy and flavorful paprika chicken drumsticks dish served with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 to 2 1/2 lbs)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional but amazing)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sour cream (optional, extra tang)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear. Add rice, water, and salt to a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat and rest 10 minutes. Fluff (stir in butter if using).
- Season the chicken: Pat drumsticks dry. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub all over drumsticks.
- Brown the drumsticks: Heat olive oil in a large skillet (with lid) over medium-high heat. Sear drumsticks 3–4 minutes per side until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Build the base: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, then onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
- Make the sauce: Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and Dijon (if using), scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Return drumsticks to skillet. Cover and simmer 25–30 minutes, turning once, until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Make it creamy: Remove lid. Stir in heavy cream and sour cream. Simmer uncovered 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and turns a rich creamy paprika color.
- Serve: Spoon sauce over drumsticks and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with steamed rice and extra sauce on top.
Notes
- Smoked paprika adds depth but can be skipped.
- Sour cream enhances tanginess but is optional.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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