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Creamy Paprika Chicken Drumsticks with Steamed Rice

A deliciously creamy and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken drumsticks seasoned with paprika, served alongside fluffy steamed rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Drumsticks
  • 8 pieces chicken drumsticks skin-on, bone-in
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning chicken
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Steamed Rice
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice such as basmati or jasmine
  • 3 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt optional

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken drumsticks and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in paprika and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Combine and Cook
  1. Return the browned chicken drumsticks to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Prepare the Rice
  1. In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Serve
  1. Serve the creamy paprika chicken drumsticks over a bed of steamed rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, garnish with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

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