Description
A homely twist on Spanish and American flavors, featuring golden-brown drumsticks charred with smoky paprika. A velvety cream sauce clings to every bite, perfect for a comforting, one-pot weeknight meal. Serve over fragrant steamed rice for a global twist on comfort food.
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks, bone-in
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons smoked paprika (substitute regular paprika if unavailable)
4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (substitute yellow mustard if needed)
1 cup heavy cream (substitute half-and-half)
2 tablespoons flour (use gluten-free or cornstarch for special diets)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
2 cups steamed jasmine or basmati rice
Instructions
Season chicken drumsticks with salt and pepper, pressing spices into skin
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken skin-side-down and brown 8-10 minutes per side
Add garlic, paprika, and flour to skillet. Sauté 1 minute until fragrant
Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Cook 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens to coat a spoon
Return chicken to skillet, stirring to coat with sauce. Simmer 5 minutes total, turning once
Serve over 2 cups steamed rice, drizzling extra sauce over the top
Notes
For crispier skin, broil 3-4 minutes after sauce thickens
Use a meat thermometer: internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C)
Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving for juicier results
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: DINNER
- Method: Pan-Searing with One-Pot Saucing
- Cuisine: Adaptation of Spanish-American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks with 1/2 cup rice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 200mg